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The Wakeful Sleeper

8.020211h 14mMovieDocumentary

B., a film-maker and insomniac, decides to rescue his hours of insomnia from the void by filming his quest for sleep. The insomniac asks questions about these different states of consciousness and about the difficulties humans have in synchronising their social rhythms and biological ones.

DirectorBoris Van Der Avoort
WritersIsabelle Dumont·Boris Van Der Avoort
ProducerMarie Kervyn

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Wakeful Sleeper isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, Luxembourg. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Boris Van Der Avoort

BA
Boris Van Der Avoort
Himself + voice-over

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The Wakeful Sleeper — streaming FAQ

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The Wakeful Sleeper isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Belgium and Luxembourg. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Wakeful Sleeper on Netflix?

No, The Wakeful Sleeper is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Wakeful Sleeper on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wakeful Sleeper isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Wakeful Sleeper for free?

The Wakeful Sleeper isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.