Valeska Grisebach, whose Western was a festival favorite, reworks gangster-movie conventions into a slow-burn portrait of a border town where Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey meet. A woman steps into a perilous job in place of a man she shares a bond with, and ends up facing her own past and desires. If you like genre films made with a documentary eye, add this to your festival list.
What to expect
Expect a U.S. premiere screening of a Bulgarian-set drama with English subtitles. It builds tension gradually rather than through action set pieces. It sits in the festival's Main Slate, alongside the year's most celebrated new international films. Critics have called it a sneakily resonant western noir.
Good to know
- Screenings are at Film at Lincoln Center on West 65th Street; take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center
- Festival screenings often sell out, so buy ahead and check for day-of rush or standby lines
- Seats are reserved, so arrive a little early to clear the lobby and find your row
- Screens with English subtitles
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Common questions
Where is The Dreamed Adventure set?
In Svilengrad, a Bulgarian town on the borders with Greece and Turkey.
Is it subtitled?
Yes, it screens with English subtitles.
