‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars

LOS ANGELES – The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, saw Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value claim the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. This marks the first time a Norwegian film has received the prestigious award in this category .

A Historic Win for Norwegian Cinema

Sentimental Value, starring Stellan Skarsgård as filmmaker Gustav Borg, previously garnered recognition at the 38th European Film Awards. The film’s success is being hailed as a significant moment for Norwegian cinema .

Joachim Trier’s Acceptance Speech

In his acceptance speech, director Joachim Trier expressed his surprise and gratitude, humbly describing himself as “just a film nerd from Norway.” He thanked the Academy voters and the film’s distributor, NEON, as well as MK2 for their support .

Trier also acknowledged the collaborative spirit of the film’s production, stating, “This film is about a very dysfunctional family, and it’s the opposite of what I felt with this beautiful group behind me.” He extended his thanks to the film’s 1,072-person crew and cast, expressing immense pride in their work .

Other Nominees

Sentimental Value was selected from a strong field of nominees, including:

• The Secret Agent (Brazil)
• It Was Just an Accident (France)
• Sirt (Spain)
• The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia)

Other Notable Wins

At the 2026 Oscars, Andy Jurgensen won the Oscar for Best Editing for “One Battle After Another” . The cast of “Bridesmaids” also reunited onstage 15 years after the film’s release .