Stever's Kyiv War Drama 'I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming' Premieres in Locarno Competition, Lands NYFF Main Slate

Isabelle Stever's German-Ukrainian drama "I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming" premiered in the main competition at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival on 8 August 2026, with a Main Slate berth already secured at the New York Film Festival. Tom Tykwer produced through X Filme Creative Pool; Outplay Films holds worldwide rights. The film was shot predominantly in Ukraine. (Variety; IndieWire; Film at Lincoln Center)