“Ukraine-Set Drama About Trans Man Barred From Fleeing War Wins Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award ” — what this page in the network covers. German director Isabelle Stever’s “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” has won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Ethical Film Award, spotlighting a story rooted in Ukraine’s war and gender identity. The film follows a trans man who is prevented from leaving the country when martial law restricts most m The film follows a trans man who is prevented from leaving the country when martial law restricts most men from crossing the border.
The Ethical Film Award, launched in 2023 with sponsor Sumitomo Corporation, recognizes films addressing the environment, poverty, and discrimination. A jury selects the winner from three nominees. Stever’s film stood out for its raw, intimate portrayal of a rarely seen perspective in wartime narratives. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.