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Sentimental Value

Sentimental Value

Synopsis

Following acclaimed stage actress Nora and her younger sister Agnes as their eccentric and charismatic father Gustav suddenly steps back into their lives after a long absence. Once a renowned film director, Gustav looks to make his comeback and make amends with Nora by offering her the lead role in his next film. But Nora wants nothing to do with her father or his film.
An intimate and poignant exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2025 - Competition - World premiere
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
135 min
Director
Joachim Trier
Producer
Maria Ekerhovd, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Co-Producer
Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski, Lizette Jonjic, Elisha Karmitz, Nathanaël Karmitz, Olivier Père, Juliette Schrameck, Atilla Salih Yücer
Executive Producer
Eva Yates
Editor
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Screenwriter
Joachim Trier, Eskil Vogt
Director of Photography
Kasper Tuxen
Production Designer
Jørgen Stangebye Larsen
Composer
Hania Rani
Principal cast
Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård, Lena Endre, Jesper Christensen, Cory Michael Smith

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Production Company

Supported by BBC Film

Norway, Germany, Denmark, France, Sweden co-production

An Arte France Cinéma (FR), Eye Eye Pictures (NO), Film i Väst (SE), Lumen Production (IT), Mer Film (NO) production in co-production with Komplizen Film (DE), MK2 Productions (FR), Zentropa Entertainments (DK), Zentropa International Sweden (SE)

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