Ekin Can Erol

Ekin Can Erol is a documentary filmmaker and project developer based in Potsdam, Germany, with family roots in Dersim. His work focuses on cultural identity, migration, diversity, and the lived experiences of minority communities. He has directed several documentaries exploring Alevi life and culture, including Aleviism – A Search for Identity and Aleviism in the German Diaspora – A Success Story? Filmography – Director 2026 – Ziyaret – Die Stimme der Natur ZIYARET – The Voice of Nature | Documentary, 45 min A documentary exploring sacred places (Jiares) in the Alevi faith tradition and their significance for identity, memory, spirituality, and cultural heritage. 2024 – Alevitentum in der deutschen Diaspora – Eine Erfolgsgeschichte? Aleviism in the German Diaspora – A Success Story? | Documentary, 52 min An exploration of the development, achievements, and challenges of Alevi communities in Germany. 2021 – Alevitentum – Eine Suche nach Identität Aleviism – A Search for Identity | Documentary, 34 min A documentary examining Alevi identity, history, traditions, and contemporary challenges. 2020 – Niemals vergessen! – Was ist unsere Verantwortung? Never Forget! – What Is Our Responsibility? | Documentary, 18 min A documentary reflecting on the legacy of the Holocaust and the responsibility of younger generations to preserve remembrance and confront the lessons of history.