‘Sentimental Value’ Sweeps the Amanda Awards

Joachim Trier’s Oscar-winning film, ‘Sentimental Value’, made a triumphant return to the Amanda Awards, taking home eight statuettes, including the top prize for Best Norwegian Film. Trier’s film, which won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2022, also received recognition for its outstanding direction, screenplay, and production design.

In an interview with Variety back in January, Trier and his longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt spoke about their creative process and the importance of working together. Vogt noted, “When I write alone, I procrastinate. When I’m procrastinating with Joachim, even if I haven’t done anything, at least I got to spend a day with my friend.” Trier added, “Eskil is my longest relationship outside of my parents. We don’t need to be silly romantic about it, but we have to be honest: it’s a real gift.”

Best Foreign Film Honors ‘One Battle After Another’

The Amanda Awards also recognized Paul Thomas Anderson’s hit film, ‘One Battle After Another’, which took home the prize for Best Foreign Film. The film, distributed in Norway by Warner Bros. Discovery, has received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and outstanding cinematography.

Awards and Recognition

The Amanda Awards honored a range of talented individuals and films, including Pia Tjelta, who won Best Performance in a Leading Role for her performance in ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’. Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas was also recognized for her outstanding performance in ‘Sentimental Value’, taking home the prize for Best Performance in a Supporting Role. Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir was named Newcomer of the Year for her role in ‘Brightly Shining’.

Per Christian Ellefsen, a beloved Norwegian actor, was awarded the Amanda Committee’s Honorary Award for his contributions to Norwegian cinema. The award recognized his 25-year career, which has included iconic roles in films such as ‘Elling’.

Award Highlights

The Amanda Awards also recognized the work of several talented individuals and teams, including Mette Holme Nielsen and Jannecke Bervell, who were awarded the Amanda Committee’s Golden Clapper for their contributions to Norwegian film over more than 30 years. The award recognized their dedication to casting and their impact on the industry.

The full list of awards can be found below:

• Best Norwegian Film: ‘Sentimental Value’
• Director: Joachim Trier
• Producers: Maria Ekerhovd and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
• Best Director: Joachim Trier for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Best Screenplay: Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Best Performance in a Leading Role: Pia Tjelta for ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’
• Best Performance in a Supporting Role: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Newcomer of the Year: Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir for ‘Brightly Shining’
• Best Childrens’ Film: ‘A Mouse Hunt for Christmas’
• Best Documentary: ‘Flophouse America’
• Best Production Design: Jørgen Stangebye Larsen for ‘Sentimental Value’
• The People’s Amanda: ‘The Battle of Oslo’
• Best Sound Design: Johannes Dekko for ‘Rally from Paris to the Pyramids’
• Best Makeup Design: Trine Morland for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Best Editing: Olivier Bugge Coutté for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Best Cinematography: Kasper Tuxen Andersen for ‘Sentimental Value’
• Best Original Score: Ola Kvernberg for ‘Rally from Paris to the Pyramids’
• Best Visual Effects: Fredrik Fottland, Andreas Hylander, Jonas Larsen, and Simon Jansson for ‘A Mouse Hunt for Christmas’
• Best Costume Design: Alva Brosten for ‘Brightly Shining’
• Best Short Film: ‘Fata Morgana’
• The Amanda Committee’s Honorary Award: Per Christian Ellefsen
• The Amanda Committee’s Golden Clapper: Mette Holme Nielsen and Jannecke Bervell
• Best Foreign Language Film: ‘One Battle After Another’

The Amanda Awards were hosted by Vegard Larsen and Linnea Myhre, with the broadcast produced by Monster for NRK.