I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming (2026)
Selten wache ich träumend auf
Director: Isabelle Stever
Cast: Tania Myronyshena, Markus Bright, Iryna Mak, Viktor Zhdanov, Maiia Sobolevskaya
Did you know? Despite its title, the film's most poignant scene was shot in a single take during an actual air raid siren, with the actors improvising their dialogue to capture the raw, unscripted fear of Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community living through war.
Why Watch: In a world where love is already a battlefield, *I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming* turns that metaphor chillingly literal—following a Ukrainian LGBTQ+ couple whose bond is tested not just by societal prejudice, but by the brutal reality of war. This raw, intimate documentary captures a resilience that transcends borders, making it an essential watch for anyone who believes that fighting for love is the most powerful act of resistance. Don’t miss this urgent, deeply human story that will change how you see identity, courage, and the cost of freedom.
In the heart of Ukraine, Olha and Oleh navigate life as an LGBTQ+ couple, their love a quiet act of defiance. But as Russia’s brutal war of aggression rages on, their identity and bond face an unprecedented trial—survival, beyond the battlefield.