‘Sentimental Value’ Dominates Amanda Awards With Eight Wins, Joachim Trier Named Best Director
Sentimental Value Won Awards: The film 'Sentimental Value' has won eight consecutive Amanda Awards. Director Joachim Trier and writer Eskil Vogt shared their thoughts during a conversation.
Trier's Academy Award-winning film 'Sentimental Value' turned out to be the biggest winner of this year's Amanda Awards. The film had been receiving accolades throughout the ceremony.
'Sentimental Value' film was directed by Joachim Trier. Trier won the Best Director award for this film. Moreover, the writer of the story of this film, Eskil Vogt, won the Best Screenplay award. Talking to Variety magazine, Vogt said, "When I write solo, I procrastinate." But when I write for Joachim, I get to spend a day with him.
Joachim Trier talked about the significance of Eskil Vogt in his life. He also talked extensively about the days he spent with Vogt while making this film. Trier said...
Eskil is the longest relationship I've ever had outside my parents. We don't have to make things unnecessarily romantic about this relationship. We have to be honest; that is the best thing about us. Many things happen in the process of making and releasing a film. We both like to go back to the safe place and find our peace.
The film "Sentimental Value" was released in theaters on November 7, 2025. It won eight trophies, including the award for Best Norwegian Film. The story is based on a father and his two daughters. In the film, a father has been away from his two daughters for a long time, but fate brings them closer.