Ukraine-Set Drama ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming’ Wins Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award
According to Variety, the film 'I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,' by German director and screenwriter Isabelle Stever, has won the Ethical Film Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The award, established in 2023 with sponsorship from Sumitomo Corporation, highlights films that address issues such as the environment, poverty, and discrimination. The film, set in Ukraine, follows the story of a trans man who is barred from fleeing the country due to the war. A jury selected the winner from three nominees drawn from the festival's lineup.