Sentimental Value (2025)

An in depth review, synopsis, and analysis of Sentimental Value (2025), winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes 2025! I gave it 5 stars and found it deeply moving and honest. In this episode I discuss the themes of generational trauma, abandonment, and sisterhood, and I analyze the techniques Joachim Trier uses to explore them. Find me on all platforms at moviesforbreakfast.com :) Chapter timestamps: ---------------- 00:00:00 spoiler free review 00:07:31 content warnings 00:08:22 spoiler warning 00:08:28 opening montage 00:10:01 Nora’s stage fright 00:12:24 mother’s wake 00:18:18 Nora meets with Gustav 00:24:36 the film festival 00:28:29 after the festival 00:32:07 Nora’s daily life 00:36:52 cleaning out the house 00:40:22 Gustav plans scene in house 00:45:48 family history montage 00:53:51 Netflix interview 00:57:10 Nora picnics with friends 01:00:15 Errick’s 9th birthday 01:05:54 Gustav attacks Nora 01:17:53 Gustav meets with Peter 01:20:04 Gustav drunk calls Nora 01:24:17 table read with Rachel 01:27:26 Agnes at the library 01:31:43 Rachel grows suspicious 01:34:06 Gustav calls Michael 01:35:02 Nora's premiere 01:37:46 Nora's depressive episode 01:39:42 Agnes finally breaks 01:42:20 Rachel quits 01:43:43 Gustav breaks 01:46:13 Agnes goes to Nora 01:54:40 Gustav drinks himself sick 01:55:48 house renovations 01:56:07 final scene of Gustav’s film 02:00:22 my closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.