Joachim Trier

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Norwegian writer-director best known for 'Sentimental Value,' which became the first Norwegian film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also directed 'Worst Person in the World' and wrote the role of a lead character specifically for actor Stellan Skarsgård. Podcasts discuss his career trajectory, Oscar recognition, and screenwriting approach.

Appears On

IndieWire: Screen Talk Kermode & Mayo’s Take Fresh Air Newshour Global News Podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David Scriptnotes Podcast The Watch The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Episode Appearances

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 20, 2026

Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?

“Director of international feature winner planning new Norwegian original film from scratch”

Oscar ceremony analysis and behind-the-scenes insightsAwards prediction methodology and precursor analysisInternational voting patterns in Academy Awards

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Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 16, 2026

Oscars Schmoscars 2026

“Director of 'Sentimental Value' which won Norway's first International Feature Oscar”

Oscar ceremony analysis and critiqueHorror film industry recognitionPolitical messaging in entertainment

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Fresh Air · Feb 28, 2026

Best Of: Kate Hudson / Stellan Skarsgård

“Danish-Norwegian director of Sentimental Value who wrote the role specifically for Stellan Skarsgård”

Oscar nomination process and industry recognitionActing craft and character preparation techniquesPost-stroke recovery and medical accommodations in film production

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Newshour · Feb 26, 2026

Hillary Clinton gives evidence to a Congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein

“Norwegian film director whose film 'Sentimental Value' nominated for Best Picture Oscar, first from Norway”

Congressional Investigation of Jeffrey EpsteinMissing FBI Documents and DOJ TransparencyHillary Clinton Congressional Testimony

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Global News Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

US and Iran hold crucial talks mediated by Oman

“Norwegian film director whose 'Sentimental Value' became first Norwegian film nominated for Best Picture Oscar”

US-Iran Nuclear NegotiationsSanctions Relief and Nuclear DiplomacyWooden Construction and Sustainable Building

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Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 26, 2026

Critical Darlings: Sentimental Value and Belated Oscar Breakthroughs with Joe Reid

“Norwegian director of 'Sentimental Value' and 'Worst Person in the World'; central subject of episode discussing his career trajectory and Oscar recognition”

Oscar voting patterns and strategic category placement for acting nominationsInternational feature film integration into Best Picture considerationFilmmaker breakthrough narratives and delayed recognition patterns

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

724 - Introductions with Joachim Trier

“Norwegian writer-director discussing his Academy Award-nominated film 'Sentimental Value'”

Screenwriting collaboration techniquesCharacter introduction strategiesOpening sequence construction

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The Watch · Jan 23, 2026

Oscar Nominations, ‘Sentimental Value’ Is Sensational, and Screenwriting in the Double-Screen Era. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E3.

“Norwegian director of 'Sentimental Value' nominated for best director; discussed as master of character-focused filmmaking”

Oscar nominations and best picture predictionsStreaming platform influence on screenwriting structureFirst-three-minute engagement metrics in content strategy

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 14, 2026

RFK Gets Carnivorous in New Food Pyramid & Hegseth Is Accused of Perfidy War Crime | Joachim Trier

“Guest discussing his critically acclaimed film 'Sentimental Value' and approach to directing actors”

War crimes allegations against Defense SecretaryRFK Jr. health policy and food pyramid guidelinesConflicts of interest in federal health department

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