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Neon will open Joachim Trier‘s “Sentimental Value” in limited release on Nov. 7, as it looks to position the drama for Oscar contention. The indie studio will then expand the film leading into the Thanksgiving period, which is traditionally a busy time for moviegoing.
Neon is planning to build a robust awards campaign around “Sentimental Value,” which premiered at Cannes to rave reviews. Variety‘s Peter Debruge praised the film as a “mature and moving tale,” while IndieWire‘s David Ehrlich called it “a layered masterpiece that ‘The Worst Person in the World’ director Joachim Trier has been working toward for his entire career.” At Cannes, “Sentimental Value” won the Grand Prix.
“Sentimental Value” is about a stage actress and her sister who reunite with their estranged father, a famous film director. After his daughter opts not to appear in her father’s movie, the role goes to a Hollywood actress.
“Sentimental Value” stars Renate Reinsve, who previously headlined Trier’s “The Worst Person in the World,” as well as Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Anders Danielsen Lie. Neon previously released “The Worst Person in the World.” That film was nominated for best international feature and best original screenplay at the Oscars.
Neon is riding high after “Anora” swept this year’s Oscars, winning best picture, best director for Sean Baker and the best actress prize for Mikey Madison. The studio also helped guide “Parasite” to a best picture win at the Academy Awards.
Neon had a very active Cannes. Not only did it premiere “Sentimental Value,” it also acquired North American rights to Kleber Mendonça Filho‘s “The Secret Agent” and Jafar Panahi’s “It Was Just an Accident.” The studio has released the six most recent winners of the Palme d’Or, with the festival’s top prize going to Panahi’s film this year.
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