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Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Shines at Cannes with 19-Minute Ovation

The family drama, starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, emerges as a strong Palme d’Or contender following its emotional premiere.

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Overview

  • Sentimental Value’ premiered in Competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, receiving a record-breaking 19-minute standing ovation.
  • The film explores themes of family trauma, reconciliation, and the healing potential of art through the story of an estranged father and his daughters.
  • Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning deliver acclaimed performances in this layered narrative.
  • Neon holds North American distribution rights, while Mubi acquired key international territories ahead of the film’s global release later this year.
  • The critical reception and audience response have positioned the film as a frontrunner for the Palme d’Or at this year’s festival.