I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming (2026)

The love of Olya and Oleh, a young queer Ukrainian couple, is put to the test when one partner's gender transition collides with Russia's full-scale invasion. As war narrows and challenges the boundaries of masculinity and femininity, they struggle to preserve their bond and sense of self. What does it mean to be a man in a country that is fighting for its identity and survival?

Premiere

22 Nov 2026 (in 18 days)

Director

Isabelle Stever

Cast

Markus Bright, Tania Myronyshena, Irina Mak, Viktor Zhdanov, Maiia Sobolevska, Maria Myronyshena, Oleksandr Rudynskyi

Countries

Germany, Ukraine

Languages

Ukrainian, German

Available Versions

None

Open-Air Showtimes

No