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Sentimental Value dominated the European Film Awards with six awards

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Sentimental Value dominated the European Film Awards with six awards

2026-01-17

Tonight, the 38th edition of the European Film Awards was held, where Joachim Trier’s "Sentimental Value" was represented in eight categories. By the end of the ceremony, it was clear that "Sentimental Value" dominated the evening with wins in six categories, including Best European Film.

The European Film Awards are considered Europe’s own equivalent of the Oscars and are organized by the European Film Academy. Film i Väst is a proud co-producer of "Sentimental Value".

Nominations & Wins

Best European Film - Sentimental Value (Winner)
Best European Director - Joachim Trier for "Sentimental Value" (Winner)
European Actress - Reinate Reinsve for her role in "Sentimental Value" ((Winner)
European Actor - Stellan Skarsgård for his role in "Sentimental Value" (Winner)
European Screenwriter - Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt for "Sentimental Value" (Winner)
European Composer (Original Score) - Hania Rani for "Sentimental Value" (Winner)
European Production Designer - Jørgen Stangebye Larsen for "Sentimental Value"
European Casting Director - Yngvill Kolset Haga & Avy Kaufman for "Sentimental Value"

"Sentimental Value" is also one of five nominees for the LUX Audience Award 2026. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the European Parliament in Brussels in mid-April.

Sentimental Value

Joachim Trier