Santa Barbara Film Festival Sets Feb. 11 Montecito Award Tribute for Stellan Skarsgård
The honor spotlights his acclaimed turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, a Cannes Grand Prix winner that serves as Norway’s Oscar submission.
Overview
- The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs Feb. 4–14, 2026, with Skarsgård’s tribute scheduled for Feb. 11 at the Arlington Theatre.
- SBIFF says the evening will highlight his Sentimental Value performance as part of a career celebration.
- Executive director Roger Durling praised Skarsgård’s versatility and emotional depth in announcing the award.
- Sentimental Value premiered at Cannes, won the Grand Prix, and features Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas.
- Other 2026 SBIFF tributes include Michael B. Jordan as Outstanding Performer of the Year, Adam Sandler with the Maltin Modern Master Award, and a Virtuosos lineup led by Jacob Elordi and Jeremy Allen White.