Top Ten Most Interesting Films of 2026 So Far
The first half of 2026 has showcased a strong year for cinema, with new works from directors like Jim Jarmusch, Joachim Trier, Chloé Zhao, and Jan Komasa making a list of the ten most interesting films.
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The first half of 2026 has showcased a strong year for cinema, with new works from directors like Jim Jarmusch, Joachim Trier, Chloé Zhao, and Jan Komasa making a list of the ten most interesting films.

The European Union is preparing for potential jet fuel shortages by considering US imports and has issued warnings to airlines, stating that high fuel prices do not exempt them from passenger compensation for cancellations or justify retroactive fuel surcharges.

A Danish review gives Joachim Trier's Oscar-nominated film "The Worst Person in the World" six stars, praising it as a masterpiece that deeply resonates with viewers through its portrayal of an absent father.

Norway celebrates a historic moment after the film "Sentimental Value" by director Joachim Trier won an Oscar for best international film.

Statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre seier til NRK at han sende ei melding og inviterer til Affeksjonsverdi-regissør Joachim Trier og filmteamet heim til seg etter Oscar-sigeren. – Når gjengen kjem heim…

Joachim Trier has fought hard for his Oscar. Tonight he made Norwegian film history.
The draw 3040 of Joker took place on Sunday evening, March 15, 2026, distributing at least 1,200,000 euros in the first category.

Sunday night, Joachim Trier and the team behind the film 'The Affected' can win nine Oscars. But the road there has been long.
Norske Renate Reinsve og Joachim Trier står på gjestelisten til flere av stjernefestene.
The latest film from the Danish-Norwegian, who recorded this episode in front of film students at Chapman University, is nominated for nine Oscars, more than all but three other non-English-language…
The ceremony, set to take place in Hollywood March 2, will also see trophies presented to Autumn Durald Arkapaw, IMAX's Patricia Keighley, Salomon Ligthelm and the TV series 'Fallout.'

If our addiction to our phones — thus, our incessant need for distractions and entertainment — is any indication, humankind increasingly refuses to surrender to boredom, even though a great deal of…

A new quiz challenges participants on their knowledge of the Bible, with many reportedly struggling after just a few questions. The quiz aims to test the depth of understanding of biblical texts.

Joachim Trier's Oscar-winning family drama, "Sentimentalna vrijednost" (The Worst Person in the World), is set to premiere in Podgorica as part of the "Towards the Oscar" film review.

“Sentimental Value,” set in Oslo, was named best international feature film. After a slew of negative news in Norway, it was a welcome victory.
The film won an Oscar for Best International Feature Film. "We share this all together," says director Joachim Trier to VG.

"The Worst Person in the World", a Norwegian family drama directed by Joachim Trier, triumphed in the Best International Feature Film category.

Joachim Trier reflects on his family, punk roots, messy lives and the quiet moments that inspire his films.
Joachim Trier doesn't think he'll win an Oscar for best director with "The Worst Person in the World." But Stellan Skarsgård will be "too drunk" anyway, and Renate Reinsve promises a "hot" dress.
Joachim Trier used the childhood experience in his new film.

Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value has nine Oscar nominations, and just last weekend it won the Best Film in a Foreign Language prize at the EE BAFTA Film Awards in London.

After working with Joachim Trier on multiple projects, editor Olivier Butte Coutté was prepared when Trier came to him with the script for Sentimental Value. The real challenge came with piecing together a multi-character film, which was new for both of them. Sentimental Value follows Nora (Renate Reinsve) and her sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) […]

Director Joachim Trier is reportedly writing his next movie, though actress Renate Reinsve, known for her work with Trier, has stated she is unsure if she will star in the upcoming project.
A review discusses Joachim Trier's highly anticipated new work, 'Affektionsværdi,' exploring its themes on the relationship between art and reality and questioning its relevance for contemporary times.
Interview. Der norwegische Filmregisseur Joachim Trier spricht über die unterschiedliche Filmförderung in Europa und den USA, seinen neuen Film „Sentimental Value“ und über die Herausforderungen des…

Joachim Trier’s family saga is about a film director estranged from his adult daughters, played by Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Sentimental Value has won the Oscar for best…

During a convivial but surprisingly political Oscars, Norway’s Joachim Trier accepted his Best International Film Oscar — about a film director (played by Stellan Skarsgard) and his dysfunctional…

Joachim Trier's portrait of a dysfunctional family of artists had garnered nine nominations.
I natt kan det bli storslam för Joachim Triers ”Sentimental value” på Oscarsagalan.

It may not have a flashy high concept like the other nominees but Joachim Trier’s family saga is satisfyingly grownup film-making, and beats them all as a showcase for great performance This is a…

Joachim Trier knew when he was making “Sentimental Value” that it was a character study of two sisters and their father.

The 'Kino Pavasaris' film festival in Vilnius, running from March 9-22, will feature a 'Masters' program showcasing films by acclaimed directors like Joachim Trier and Juli, which are making cinema history.
Joachim Trier's drama won the top accolades, adding to the buzz ahead of the Oscar awards. Iran was also in the spotlight, with director Jafar Panahi decrying the government's brutal crackdown on protest.