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Joachim Trier’s Valor Sentimental Opens in Theaters With Rave Reviews and Awards Momentum

Critics laud the Cannes Grand Prix winner for Bergman-like intimacy, standout performances, a film-within-film exploration of memory.

Overview

  • Now in theatrical release following its Cannes Grand Prix run, the drama arrives with strong word-of-mouth across Spanish-language markets.
  • Rotten Tomatoes reports 97% positive reviews from 125 critics with an average score of 8.8 out of 10.
  • The story follows two sisters and their estranged father, a renowned filmmaker who seeks to cast his daughter in a comeback project as he considers a Hollywood star for the role.
  • Reviewers highlight Scandinavian influences, close-up psychological focus, and a house presented as a central presence within the film’s layered narrative.
  • The European co-production was acquired by Mubi with BBC Film support, and multiple outlets predict Oscar contention that could extend beyond the international feature category.