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Norway's 'Sentimental Value' Wins Oscar, Skarsgård Shines

3/16/2026

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Norway's film Sentimental Value won the Oscar for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards.
Directed by Joachim Trier, the film explores family dynamics and a director's strained relationship with his daughters.
The film earned nine nominations.
Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the father, received his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, highlighting his career and resilience following a stroke.

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Norway's film Sentimental Value won the Oscar for Best International Feature at the 98th Academy Awards.
Directed by Joachim Trier, the film explores family dynamics and a director's strained relationship with his daughters.
The film earned nine nominations.
Stellan Skarsgård, who plays the father, received his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, highlighting his career and resilience following a stroke.