Norwegian family drama ‘Sentimental Value’ wins Oscar for best international film – Brandon Sun

Norwegian family drama ‘Sentimental Value’ wins Oscar for best international film By: Jaimie Ding, The Associated Press Posted: 9:12 PM CDT Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 Advertisement Advertise with us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later “Sentimental Value,” a moving family drama about the complicated relationships between a director and his daughters, won the Oscar for best international film Sunday. Read this article for free: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » We need your support!Local journalism needs your support! As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. Subscribe Now or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! To continue reading, please subscribe: Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional $1 for the first 4 weeks* Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Start now No thanks *Your next subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.00 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.00 plus GST every four weeks. “Sentimental Value,” a moving family drama about the complicated relationships between a director and his daughters, won the Oscar for best international film Sunday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Email Address: Password: I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. or Already have an account? Log in here » “Sentimental Value,” a moving family drama about the complicated relationships between a director and his daughters, won the Oscar for best international film Sunday. The film by Joachim Trier explores the wounds in an estranged family where a director father who has repeatedly prioritized career over family tries to reconcile with his daughters. What better way to do this, he decides, than with a new movie. After his daughter immediately turns down his request for her to star in his film without even reading the script, he connects with an American movie star who eagerly takes up the job. With little words or shared space between the main characters, Trier weaves a complex story of grief and distance with a moment of grand emotional catharsis at the end. “Sentimental Value” garnered nine nominations at the 98th Academy Awards, including best picture, best director and best original screenplay. It won Norway’s first Oscar in that category. Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the father, Gustav, was also nominated for best supporting actor. Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning were nominated for best supporting actress. Trier, a Danish-Norwegian director, is best known for “The Worst Person in the World,” a movie that also explored themes of art and identity and was nominated for best original screenplay in 2022. Also nominated for best international film were Brazil’s “The Secret Agent,” Spain’s “Sirāt,” Tunisia’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” and “It Was Just An Accident,” created by an Iranian filmmaker but nominated by France. Advertisement Advertise With Us Tweet Share Print Email Read Later Report Error Submit a Tip