March 1, 1974 (52 years old)
Copenhagen, Denmark
DK
0 wins • 2 nominations
Joachim Trier is a visionary filmmaker celebrated for his "melancholy meditations" on memory, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. A former skateboarding champion who began his career making skate videos, Trier rose to international fame with his "Oslo Trilogy": Reprise (2006), Oslo, August 31st (2011), and The Worst Person in the World (2021). In 2025, he released his sixth feature, Sentimental Value, a family drama starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 19-minute standing ovation and won the Grand Prix. As of February 2026, Trier is a major contender at the Academy Awards, having secured nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Primary craft
directing
Birth date
March 1, 1974
Latest project
Sentimental Value
Awards
0 wins, 2 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Oscar | Best original screenplay | Nominee |
| 2026 | 2026 Oscar | Best Director | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sentimental Value | crew |
0.0 |
| — |
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| 2025 | Sentimental Value | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
