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.

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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.