Overview
- Sentimental Value premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, receiving a 19-minute standing ovation, the longest of the year so far.
- Directed by Joachim Trier, the film reunites him with actress Renate Reinsve and explores complex family dynamics through a meta-cinematic lens.
- The story follows two sisters reconnecting with their estranged filmmaker father, who casts a Hollywood star, played by Elle Fanning, in a role inspired by their family history.
- Critics have praised the film’s emotional depth, nuanced performances, and Trier's masterful direction, with early reviews awarding it a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- With distribution secured by Neon in North America and Mubi internationally, the film is generating strong awards buzz, particularly for the Palme d’Or.