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Joachim Trier, one of the most exciting European filmmakers working today, shared with humor, honesty and much sensitivity on his creative process and his latest film, Sentimental Value, which was nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards.
The interview is available on MarieClaire.com. An English version is available upon request - just send me a quick email.
Many thanks to Sundance Collab for making this conversation possible.
In our conversation, Joachim shared insights into:
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His writing process with long-time collaborator Eskil Vogt
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How doubt, music, reading aloud, and curiosity shape his scripts
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Casting as a process of trust and connection
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Rehearsing with actors and building emotional precision
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Working with Stellan Skarsgård on the complex character of Gustav Borg
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The influence of Ingmar Bergman and the Borg house as a character itself
It’s that magical time of year again - Independent Spirit Awards season! For us voting members, the excitement begins as nominee screenings start rolling in. The nominee screening room opened December 29th, and since then I have been eating-drinking-dreaming independent gems.
Voting itself takes place between Monday, January 19th and Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, leading up to the 41st Independent Spirit Awards on February 15th in Los Angeles.
Among the standout nominees: Peter Hujar's Day, The Plague, Sorry Baby, Train Dreams, Twin Lists, East of War, Blue Sun Palace, Dust Bunny, Lurker, and more!
It’s thrilling to see independent film thriving, no matter how difficult the landscape is - and maybe that difficulty is the precise reason for the outpouring of creativity in these projects. If you love indie cinema, check out FilmIndependent.org for screenings, events, online courses, and everything the organization does to support the community. And watch, watch, watch independent movies on the big screen!
Campaign film for BIELO’s exclusive 2025 collaboration with La Garçonne, New York.
Directed by Dóra Endre
Produced by Piper Werle and Reuben Perin
Cinematography by Eve Cuyen
Edited by Christian Collins
Launch date: September 5, 2025
Available online at lagarconne.com and in store at La Garçonne TriBeCa, 465 Greenwich Street, NYC.
New film and theatre reviews rolling out at Art Here Art Now, and Librarius covering everything from indie gems like Dust Bunny, No Other Choice to Oscar contenders such as Sentimental Value and One Battle After Another.
Lessons from a life at full throttle…
Had the pleasure of talking to Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button ahead of the Singapore GP. From karting years in Somerset through low times at McLaren to the shocking Brawn GP dominance and championship victory, and his post-F1 challenges of adapting to his "real adult life", he spoke about the his career and personal milestones with an inspiring dose of awareness, self-reflecion and kindness.
In this new article, titled F1 Champion’s Top Advice: Never Hesitate to Ask for Help, Button also emphasizes the power of mentorship, mental prep, balance and the importance of constant growth - serving us with so many takeaways and relatable, vulnerable anecdotes!
Read the full article here: Marie Claire - English version available upon request, feel free to reach out!
Opportunity thanks to Atlassian and Williams Racing.
Segítenél a magyar gyerekeken? 💙 Támogasd adód 1 százalékával az UNICEF Magyarország munkáját! / Will you help Hungarian children? 💙 Support UNICEF Hungary’s work by donating 1% of your income tax!
Producer: Dominika Kovats
Director I Assistant Producer: Dora Endre
Cinematographer: Robert Trent
Assistant Director: Viktoria Botos
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Stanley Kramer and the Cinema of Conscience (Research)
A look at Stanley Kramer’s message films - Judgment at Nuremberg, The Defiant Ones, and more - as bold, humanist responses to war, racism, and shared moral responsibility in an era when Hollywood mostly stayed silent.