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Norway celebrated its first Oscar for best international feature as Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, an Oslo-set family drama, won the prize amid domestic controversy; the film earned nine nominations, drew critical praise, and underscores Norway’s growing film industry and potential for more international productions.
AwardsWatch’s final three-category forecast has KPop Demon Hunters favored to win Animated Feature, The Perfect Neighbor predicted to prevail in Documentary Feature, and Sentimental Value tipped to win International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards, with NEON-led lineups and campaigning shaping the race; ceremony is set for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Alexander Skarsgård reacted to his father Stellan Skarsgård’s first Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value with a dry, playful jab—admitting he felt 'a little jealous, good for him I guess'—a blame-free, on-brand bit of sibling-like banter as Oscar season heats up ahead of the March 15, 2026 ceremony. The piece notes Stellan’s nomination alongside Jacob Elordi, Delroy Lindo, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn, and recalls their joked feud and prior smack talk during interviews, while also noting upcoming projects for both actors.
Joachim Trier reacts to Sentimental Value earning nine Oscar nominations and his first Best Director nod, praising his cast—Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård—and calling the recognition a 'really big deal' for a Norwegian-language, international co-production; he’s in Los Angeles with his family as Oscar campaigning begins.
At Berlin's 38th European Film Awards, Sentimental Value won Best European Film and swept major prizes, including Best European Director (Joachim Trier), Best European Screenwriter (Trier and Eskil Vogt), Best European Actor (Stellan Skarsgård) and Best European Actress (Renate Reinsve); it also earned Best Composer (Hania Rani). Sirāt took four technical awards, Bugonia won makeup/hair, Liv Ullmann received the European Lifetime Achievement Award, Jafar Panahi addressed Iran's situation in a speech, and Alice Rohrwacher received the European Achievement in World Cinema Award.
At the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin, Sentimental Value won Best Film and led with six wins overall, including Best Director for Joachim Trier and acting honors for Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård; Sirāt followed with five European wins across categories like cinematography, editing and production design, highlighting Europe’s diverse cinema, while It Was Just an Accident was the lone title not to win.
At the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin, Joachim Trier won Best European Director for Sentimental Value, which also took home Best Screenwriting (Eskil Vogt and Trier), Best European Actor (Stellan Skarsgård), and Best European Actress (Renate Reinsve), while the film’s win spree included scores and acting recognition; Sirāt dominated multiple craft categories, Arco won Best European Animated Feature, and Liv Ullmann and Alice Rohrwacher received Lifetime Achievement honors as Panahi opened with a plea for Iran's crackdown.
At the 38th European Film Awards, Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve won best actor and actress for Sentimental Value, which also earned Best Screenplay for Trier and Vogt; Sirāt picked up production design, sound design, editing, and the inaugural Best Casting award; Arco won European Animation Feature; Sound of Falling won Costume Design. Liv Ullmann received the lifetime achievement award, and Alice Rohrwacher was honored with European Achievement in World Cinema. Iranian director Jafar Panahi used the ceremony to condemn Tehran’s crackdown, and the awards moved from December to January to boost buzz around European contenders.
Frankenstein, despite five nominations, won nothing, and Wicked: For Good also went home empty-handed, along with It Was Just an Accident. One Battle After Another led with four film wins, including Teyana Taylor for Best Supporting Actress (Musical or Comedy), while Sentimental Value claimed a single prize for Stellan Skarsgård. Hamnet took the top prize for Best Motion Picture Drama, and on TV, The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, and Severance also left without wins, with Rhea Seehorn winning Best TV Drama Actress for Pluribus.
The Producers Guild of America announced its 2026 award nominations, including films like 'F1,' 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sentimental Value,' 'Sinners,' and 'Weapons,' with the awards scheduled for February 28 in Los Angeles. The list also features other notable films and TV series across various categories, highlighting potential Oscar contenders.
Renate Reinsve is gaining acclaim for her performance in 'Sentimental Value,' making her a strong contender for an Oscar nomination, after nearly quitting acting to become a carpenter.
The BIFA Awards saw 'Pillion' dominate with four wins, including best British independent film, while 'Sentimental Value' took best international film. Other winners included 'A Want in Her' for documentary and 'My Father’s Shadow' for best director, highlighting a diverse range of acclaimed indie films and performances.
The article previews the upcoming awards season with new film releases including 'Sentimental Value,' 'Die My Love,' 'Nuremberg,' and 'Christy,' highlighting their premieres, cast, and distribution details, and noting the critical acclaim and festival circuit success of 'Sentimental Value' and other films.
Sentimental Value is a critically acclaimed Norwegian film that explores complex family dynamics, artistic expression, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction, anchored by compelling performances from Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve, and praised for its rich textures and emotional depth.
Joachim Trier's film 'Sentimental Value' is a richly layered family drama that explores generational trauma, artistic egos, and mental health, following Nora Borg's struggles with depression and stage fright amid her family's complex relationships, set against the backdrop of Oslo and featuring a nuanced portrayal of family dynamics and artistic pursuits.