Sentimental Value sweeps up at European Film Awards

Joachim Trier’s drama about an ageing film-maker and his estranged actor-daughter wins top five awards

Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value swept aside its competition at the European Film Awards on Saturday night, seizing all five top prizes at a ceremony in Berlin.

Sentimental Value, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes last year, went home with best film, best director, best screenwriter, best actor for Stellan Skarsgård and best actress for Renate Reinsve, as well as best composer.