2025, Norway – France – Germany – Denmark, 133 min., Feature, Drama, Comedy
Joachim Trier
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Kasper Tuxen
Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning
Mer Film, MK Productions, Komplizen Film, Eye Eye Pictures
“Sentimental Value” tells the story of Nora (Renate Reinsve) and her sister Agnes, whose lives have been defined by the absence of their father, Gustav – a once-celebrated director. When he returns to Oslo after years of isolation with an ambitious script for a new film, he offers Nora the leading role. What follows is a complex confrontation between past and present, as the family must decide if shared memories hold more value than old wounds.
Joachim Trier
Joachim Trier was born in 1974 in Copenhagen and raised in Oslo within a family of filmmakers. He is one of the most successful Scandinavian directors of his generation. His style is characterized by innovative visual techniques and a focus on existential themes. His international breakthrough came with “Oslo, August 31st” (2011), and his latest film “The Worst Person in the World” (2021) earned him two Academy Award nominations.
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 – Sentimental Value
2021 – The Worst Person in the World (Verdens verste menneske)
2017 – Thelma
2015 – Louder Than Bombs
2011 – Oslo, August 31st (Oslo, 31. august)
2006 – Reprise
AWARDS, NOMINATIONS AND FESTIVALS
2026 – Academy Awards (Oscars): 9 nominations, including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Actress (Renate Reinsve), and Supporting roles (Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Inga Lilleaas).
2026 – Golden Globe Awards: 8 nominations; Winner: Best Supporting Actor (Stellan Skarsgård).
2026 – BAFTA Awards: 8 nominations, including Best Film Not in the English Language.
2026 – European Film Awards (EFA): 8 nominations and 6 wins, including Best Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress, and Actor.
2025 – Cannes Film Festival: Winner of the Grand Prix; Nominated for Palme d’Or.
2025 – César Awards (France): 1 nomination for Best Foreign Film.
2025 – Goya Awards (Spain): 1 nomination for Best European Film.
2025 – Critics Choice Awards: 7 nominations.