Sentimental Value
2025 | 135 min | Drama
SENTIMENTAL VALUE turns a family reunion into a sharp drama about art, memory and the uneasy search for forgiveness and trust in quiet, modern terms.
Renate Reinsve
ActorNorwegian actor Renate Reinsve, born in 1987, gained international recognition for her leading role in Joachim Trier's film *The Worst Person in the World* (2021). For her portrayal of the character Julie, she was awarded Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival and received a BAFTA Award nomination. Reinsve completed her acting training at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Her recent work, including the Berlinale-featured films *A Different Man* (2024) and *Another End* (2024), underscores her presence in international cinema.
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