Joachim Trier Discusses Sentimental Value, Influences from Hitchcock and Wilder, His Favorite Films, and His Journey from Skateboarding Champion to Director
Joachim Trier is receiving significant acclaim following his latest film, Sentimental Value, which won the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, narrowly missing the prestigious Palme d’Or. As Norway’s official entry for the Best International Film category at the Academy Awards, the film has garnered attention at major festivals, including Telluride, Toronto, and New York, before its theatrical release across the United States.
This week, Trier heads to the Golden Globes, where Sentimental Value has received eight nominations—a remarkable achievement, especially for a foreign language film. Trier himself is nominated in four categories: Best Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Foreign Film. The film is also anticipated to earn several Oscar nominations across various categories.
In a recent discussion, Trier shared insights about the film’s casting, noting his collaboration with Stellan Skarsgård, for whom he wrote the screenplay. Renate Reinsve, who portrays Skarsgård’s estranged daughter, has become a significant muse for Trier, having previously received the Best Actress award at Cannes for her role in Worst Person In The World. Trier also expressed his excitement about working with Elle Fanning in this project.
Sentimental Value tells the story of a filmmaker father, played by Skarsgård, who, despite his estrangement from family, arrives at his children’s mother’s funeral armed with a screenplay intended for his eldest daughter, portrayed by Reinsve. The narrative explores themes of reconciliation and the challenge of communication within a fractured family dynamic.
For further insights, viewers can catch the full conversation with Joachim Trier through the provided link.
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