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Sentimental Value: Nine Oscar Nods Spark Global Buzz
26 Feb
Summary
- The film received nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
- It explores intergenerational family trauma through two sisters.
- Renate Reinsve's performance is noted for its emotional rawness.
Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" is making waves with nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. This family drama, also a recent winner at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, meticulously unveils intergenerational trauma.
The narrative centers on two sisters, Nora and Agnes, whose lives are disrupted by the reappearance of their estranged filmmaker father. The film showcases powerful performances, with Renate Reinsve's emotional depth being particularly lauded.
Director Trier and co-writer Eskil Vogt are recognized for their nuanced portrayal of female characters. Reinsve, who previously collaborated with Trier on "The Worst Person In the World," brings "emotional rawness" to her role.
The film's success underscores Norway's growing presence on the international film map, with Trier highlighting the importance of government support for films from smaller nations.
Discussions around the film emphasize the collaborative process between the director and actors, focusing on fleshing out characters beyond initial archetypes and allowing for organic interpretation.
Decisions about what to include in the final cut prioritized narrative engagement and audience interpretation over exhaustive exposition, a principle Trier describes as "humanist narrative."
