Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value Sweeps Board At European Film Awards
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Key Points:
- Joachim Trier’s film Sentimental Value dominated the 38th European Film Awards in Berlin, winning Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best European Actor (Stellan Skarsgård), Best European Actress (Renate Reinsve), and Best Score.
- Oliver Laxe’s Morocco-set drama Sirāt won multiple craft awards including Best European Production Designer, Sound Design, Editor, Casting Director, and Cinematographer.
- Iranian director Jafar Panahi opened the ceremony with a passionate plea against the violent crackdown on protests in Iran, emphasizing the global risk of normalized violence and urging artists not to remain silent.
- Ugo Bienvenu’s animated film Arco won Best European Animated Feature Film, continuing its award-winning streak and gaining
