Roses Rising: The Movement by Leila Hekmat, seen by Amely Sommer

Photography Amely Sommer
Text, direction, costumes, scenography Leila Hekmat
Original music Roman Ole
Choreography Shade Theret
Performers Roman Ole, Shade Theret, Elena Francalanci, Diamond Stingily, Ruby Commey, Jette Loona Hermanis, Estefani Alvarez Ramirez, Luisa Fernandez, Vivian Assal Koohnavard, Noah Lichtblau

Roses Rising: The Movement is a large-scale performance by Berlin-based artist Leila Hekmat that explores the dynamics of collective identity, political desire and performative protest. Bringing together live music, choreography and elaborate scenography, the work reflects on the aesthetics and contradictions of countercultural movements, emphasizing their relevance in the present.

It is presented in two parts in collaboration with HAU Hebbel am Ufer. After The Movement at Gropius Bau, created by Nora-Swantje Almes, the stage production The Dinner premiered at HAU1 on 15 April 2026.

Roses Rising is presented in two parts in collaboration with HAU Hebbel am Ufer. After The Movement at Gropius Bau, created by Nora-Swantje Almes, the stage production The Dinner premiered at HAU1 on 15 April 2026.