Danish-born Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier has established himself as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Scandinavian cinema. Born in Copenhagen in 1974, his early career was marked by his passion for skateboarding, which led him to produce his own experimental skateboarding videos. However, it was his transition to filmmaking that truly showcased his talent, as he began directing short films such as Pietà (2000) and Still (2001) before moving on to his feature film debut, Reprise, in 2006. This drama about two aspiring writers and their volatile relationship earned Trier critical acclaim, including a Discovery Award at the Toronto International Film Festival and a nomination for the European Film Awards. The director’s breakthrough came with his second feature, Oslo, August 31st (2011), a poignant and brilliant Norwegian drama that premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. This film solidified Trier’s reputation as a talented and thoughtful filmmaker, and it was followed by his first English-language feature, Louder Than Bombs (2015), which featured an impressive international cast including Isabelle Huppert, Gabriel Byrne, and Jesse Eisenberg. In the subsequent years, Trier continued to push the boundaries of his craft, directing the supernatural horror-romance Thelma (2017) and the acclaimed The Worst Person in the World (2021). At the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, he won the Grand Prix for his movie Sentimental Value (2025).
