Hard Truths

Joachim Trier

Elena Lazic, Manuela Lazic

01 Oct 2025 — 1 min read

It’s only a matter of time before Joachim Trier wins a Best Picture Oscar. In this new episode of Hard Truths, Elena and Manuela damn the Norwegian director with faint praise but also give him his flowers as they discuss three of his best known films: Oslo, August 31st (2011), The Worst Person in the World (2021), and his latest, Sentimental Value (2025).

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