# Release and Oscar candidacy of The Dreamed Adventure

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> Updated: 2026-09-23T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The film ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ (Das geträumte Abenteuer), directed by Valeska Grisebach, has gained international attention following its Jury Prize win at the Cannes Film Festival.

Bulgaria has selected the film as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The crime drama, which was shot entirely in Bulgaria and features non-professional actors, follows an archaeologist named Veska who becomes involved in organized crime in the border town of Svilengrad. The production is a co-production involving Bulgaria, Germany, France, and Austria.

Following its selection for the Oscar race, the film is scheduled for release in German cinemas on September 24. The narrative explores themes of corruption, smuggling, and gender power dynamics set against the border region between Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Valeska Grisebach film ‘Das geträumte Abenteuer’ hits German cinemas

Valeska Grisebach’s Cannes Jury Prize-winning film ‘Das geträumte Abenteuer’ premieres in German cinemas on September 24, exploring crime and corruption in the Bulgarian-Greek-Turkish border region.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valeska-grisebach-film-das-getrumte-abenteuer-hits-german-cinemas

### 2026-09-14: Bulgaria selects ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ for Oscar race

Bulgaria has chosen Valeska Grisebach’s Cannes Jury Prize winner ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ as its official submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-selects-the-dreamed-adventure-for-oscar-race

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