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Sentimental Value
Affeksjonsverdi
2025 133 min Turkey, Norway, France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, United Kingdom R 18+
★8.5
Drama
Director: Joachim Trier
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Description
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
Budget:
$7.8M
US Gross:
$5.34M
Worldwide:
$22M
Starring
Renate Reinsve
Actor
Stellan Skarsgård
Actor
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2025
— Grand Jury Prize
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2026
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Actress (Drama)
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2026
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2026
— Best International Feature Film
BAFTA 2026
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2026
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2026
— Best Director
BAFTA 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2026
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2026
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2026
— Best Casting
Academy Awards 2026
— Best International Feature Film
Academy Awards 2026
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2026
— Best Supporting Actress
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Director
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Actor
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Actress
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Screenplay
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Original Score
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Production Design
European Film Awards 2026
— Best Casting
Key opinion
Joachim Trier’s 'Sentimental Value' is a critically acclaimed, emotionally resonant drama that explores intergenerational trauma and the intersection of art and family. While some critics find the pacing and atmospheric restraint challenging, most praise the nuanced performances and the symbolic role of the family house in grounding the narrative.
| Acting | The performances from the lead cast, particularly Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve, are widely considered powerful and anchor the film's complex emotional landscape. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s cinematography, characterized by intimate, observational framing and the symbolic use of the family home, effectively visualizes the characters' internal states. | |
| Direction | Trier’s direction creates a mature and sophisticated atmosphere that successfully synthesizes influences from classic Scandinavian cinema with a modern, meditative perspective. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its depth and avoidance of cliché, though some find the narrative structure and character arcs occasionally lack a necessary connective thread. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour runtime and deliberate, unhurried tempo are appreciated by viewers who value contemplation, while others find the film's slow pace exhausting or stagnant. |