As Charli xcx stated in her Coachella set, which was later reinforced by i-D: it’s a Joachim Trier summer. The Danish-born, Norwegian filmmaker, renowned for the Oslo trilogy (which includes 2021’s The Worst Person in the World), is back to the silver screen with a new drama that’ll surely make you cry sitting in the dark: Sentimental Value. Neon has released the official trailer, and be warned: emotions run wild.
Starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning, this new movie is a family drama centred on a father and his two daughters, who grew up feeling like he wasn’t there for them. His life as a successful film director was so busy that he forgot one of the most important roles to play: that of a father. Now, he’s back to living with them while also inviting Rachel Kemp, a young Hollywood actress who’ll be starring in his new film.
Complex family dynamics, unresolved issues, and trauma are three of the main pillars sustaining this film — and that of Joachim Trier at large. The Danish director knows a thing or two about exploring raw emotions and making us rethink all of our life and past decisions after leaving the cinema. They make you feel, reflect, and reconsider — all at once. His new movie, which won the Grand Prix at this year’s Festival de Cannes, is about to do all of that again in November, when it’ll hit cinemas worldwide.