Sentimental Value is a 2025 Norwegian drama film directed by Joachim Trier, who co-wrote it with Eskil Vogt. The film stars Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. The film follows the sisters Nora (Reinsve) and Agnes (Lilleaas) in their reunion with their estranged father Gustav (Skarsgård).
The film had its premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2025, and was released in the United States by Neon on 7 November 2025. It was also selected as the Norwegian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.
Sentimental Value garnered awards and nominations in a wide range of categories, with recognition for its direction, screenplay, and performances. At the 31st Critics' Choice Awards, it was nominated for seven awards. It was also nominated for eight awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director, winning Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Skarsgård.
At the 98th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for nine awards, including Best Picture and Best Directing for Joachim Trier, Best Actress for Reinsve, Best Supporting Actor for Skarsgård, and Best Supporting Actress for both Fanning and Lilleaas. The film was also nominated for eight awards at the 79th British Academy Film Awards including Best Film and Best Original Screenplay, winning Best Film Not in the English Language.
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