Overview

• Joachim Trier’s family drama screened at TIFF after winning Cannes’ Grand Prix and securing North American distribution with Neon.
• The film stars Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning in a meta-story about a director reconnecting with his daughters during a new production.
• TIFF reactions ranged from glowing praise for the performances to sharp criticism of the film’s pace and temperature, reflecting a spectrum of responses.
• One review predicted multiple Oscar nominations, singling out Skarsgård as a likely contender, while another found his performance stiff but praised Reinsve and Lilleaas.
• Norway has selected the film as its international feature submission, and Neon plans a theatrical release on Nov. 7.