Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' Explored at Telluride Film Festival
The movie 'Sentimental Value' is about a family and their past hurts.
The director, Joachim Trier, says it's like a movie about a family dealing with old problems.
It stars Stellan Skarsgård as a father and Renate Reinsve as his daughter.
Trier talks about how he wants the movie to feel like a real movie, not a play.
He talks about how the movie was made, including the actors' work.
It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival and is now going to other festivals.
Trier also shares his ideas about family, memory, and art.
The movie explores tough feelings, like the choices people make in life and the sacrifices artists make.
Joachim Trier's film 'Sentimental Value' was a hit at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Grand Prix.
'Sentimental Value' is Norway's entry for the Oscar's Best International Feature Film.
The film explores themes of historical family trauma through the lens of a family dealing with a father's choices and expressions.
Trier discusses the influence of his family and his filmmaking process, including collaboration and improvisation.
The interview took place at the Telluride Film Festival, where the film received positive reception.
- Who
- Joachim Trier, director of 'Sentimental Value'
- What
- An interview with Joachim Trier about his new film 'Sentimental Value'.
- When
- The interview took place at the Telluride Film Festival.
- Where
- Telluride Film Festival.
- Why
- To discuss the film's themes, production, and Trier's inspirations.
- Film Title
- Sentimental Value
- Director
- Joachim Trier
- Main Actors
- Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Genre
- Drama
- Subject
- Family dealing with historical trauma