I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming
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| German | Selten wache ich träumend auf |
| Directed by | Isabelle Stever |
| Written by | Anna Melikova |
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| Cinematography | Volodymyr Usyk |
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| Distributed by | X Verleih AG |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Ukrainian |
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming (German: Selten wache ich träumend auf) is a 2026 drama film directed by Isabelle Stever, and written by Anna Melikova. It stars Tania Myronyshena, Markus Bright, Iryna Mak, Viktor Zhdanov, Maiia Sobolevska, Maria Myronyshena and Oleksandr Rudynskyi.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 9 August 2026, where it competed for the Golden Leopard.
Premise
A young couple is put to the test when one of the partners gender transition collides with the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present).
Cast
- Tania Myronyshena as Olya
- Markus Bright as Oleh
- Iryna Mak as Maryna
- Viktor Zhdanov as Vasyl
- Maiia Sobolevska as Rada
- Maria Myronyshena as Dasha
- Oleksandr Rudynskyi as Pavel
Release
It had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 9 August 2026, competing for the Golden Leopard.[2] It will also screen in the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ Balaga, Marta (July 9, 2026). "Locarno Festival Announces 'Adventurous' Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ "I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming". New York Film Festival. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (August 5, 2026). "New York Film Festival Sets Main Slate With Chris Rock's 'Misty Green', Cannes Prize Winners 'Everytime', 'Minotaur'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2026.