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Sentimental Value’ Draws Fresh U.S. Reviews and Oscar Buzz for Stellan Skarsgård

Norway’s submission for international feature is in limited release as NEON ramps its awards campaign.

Overview

  • A new Chicago Reader review highlights the film’s intergenerational themes and lauds the ensemble, adding to a wave of November coverage.
  • The drama opened in U.S. theaters on November 7 in a limited run as part of an awards-season rollout.
  • Skarsgård’s turn as Gustav Borg is a focal point of awards chatter, with outlets noting speculation that he could land his first Oscar nomination.
  • Norway has officially submitted the title for the Academy’s international feature race, with the shortlist due December 16 according to CNN.
  • Coverage underscores the film’s meta approach, featuring Elle Fanning as a Hollywood starlet, and notes debate over campaigning Skarsgård in supporting.