‘Sentimental Value’ Gets November Release as Neon Plans Strong Oscar Campaign
Neon will open Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value in limited release on November 7, positioning the drama for Oscar considerations.
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The indie studio will then expand the film leading into the Thanksgiving period, which is a busy time for moviegoing.
Neon is planning to build a robust awards campaign around “Sentimental Value,” which premiered at Cannes to rave reviews.
At Cannes, Sentimental Value, an emotionally moving family tale, won the Grand Prix, and director Trier (The Worst Person in the World) was praised for his mature and multi-nuanced approach.
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 had previously released The Worst Person in the World, which was later 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 vibrant company had also helped guide Parasite to a best picture win at the 2020 Oscars.
The indie 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.
