Sentimental Value Wins Best International Feature Oscar

Sentimental Value, a poignant Norwegian family drama directed by Joachim Trier, claimed the Oscar for best international feature film at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

The film centers on Gustav, a once-celebrated director played by Stellan Skarsgård, who seeks to mend his fractured bonds with his estranged daughters after years of favoring his career over family life. In a bid for reconciliation, Gustav proposes casting one daughter, Nora, in his potential comeback project. When she rejects the offer without reviewing the script, he turns to an enthusiastic American actress, portrayed by Elle Fanning, who steps into the role. Through sparse dialogue and physical separation among the characters, Trier crafts a narrative of lingering grief and emotional isolation, culminating in a powerful scene of release.

Sentimental Value received nine Academy Award nominations overall, a remarkable showing for a non-English language production. These included nods for best picture, best director and best original screenplay. Skarsgård earned a nomination for best supporting actor, while Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning were recognized in the best supporting...