Sentimental Value
dir. Joachim Trier · 2025
The complexities of family relationships and personal legacy shape our understanding of love and loss.
Estranged sisters Nora and Agnes confront their shared past and their father's fading legacy after their mother's death. As they navigate the complexities of family trauma and artistic ambition, the film oscillates between moments of humor and deep melancholy, creating a rich tapestry of emotional resonance.
After the death of their mother, Estranged sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their once-famous director father, Gustav(Stellan Skaarsgard). He tries to revive his career with a personal film project, casting a Hollywood star (Elle Fanning) When Nora (Renate Reinsve) refuses a role, it leads to confrontations about art, legacy, and family trauma, in this humorous and heartbreaking film.
