Part of the Festival “Sleepless Nights: Burkina Faso between Culture and Revolution”
Boubacar Sangare and Gidéon Vink's film documents how the power of the streets led to the fall of the authoritarian regime of Blaise Compaoré after 27 years of undivided rule in Burkina Faso. The documentary depicts the dramatic events of October 2014, giving voice to the organisers and agents of the protests.
Boubacar Sangare is a Burkinabe director. His recent films include “Au Nom de l’Amour” (2012) and “Dieu veille sur les vigiles” (2013).
Gidéon Vink, born in the Netherlands, lives in Burkina Faso. He is the artistic director and programmer of “Ciné Droit Libre”, a festival of human rights films that takes place in Ouagadougou, Abidjan and Dakar.
There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.
Latest information for arrival:
There is currently a construction site on Hallesches Ufer between Wilhelmstraße and Möckernbrücke underground station. There is a divided replacement route for pedestrians (right) and cyclists (left), which are separated by a yellow ground line. The carriageway is narrowed to one lane.
Travelling to HAU2 via U Hallesches Tor:
If you are coming from Hallesches Tor underground station, you will have to use an alternative footpath from Wilhelmstraße / Hallesches Ufer junction, which is separated from the carriageway by a construction fence – the actual footpath is currently closed. Please note: the alternative route is also used by cyclists. Pedestrians should keep to the right. We therefore currently recommend that visually impaired or blind visitors come to the HAU with an accompanying person.
Arrival HAU2 via U Möckernbrücke:
When you leave Möckernbrücke underground station, please stay on the footpath on the canal side until you reach Hallesches Ufer / Großbeerenstraße junction – the opposite side is currently closed due to construction work.