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Oscars 2026: EU-funded ‘Sentimental Value’ wins award for Best International Feature Film

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  • Publication 16 March 2026

On Sunday 15 March, the winners of the 98th Academy Awards were announced.

A gold star on golden. Symbolising an award
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EU-funded film ‘Sentimental Value’ by Joachim Trier won the award in the category of Best International Feature Film.

The European Commission has granted over €4 million through the Creative Europe MEDIA programme to support the development and distribution of high-quality films. Six MEDIA-supported films received a total of 15 nominations in the 2026 Oscars.

Find out more about the 98th Academy Awards.