The 38th edition of the European Film Awards crowned Sentimental Value, by Norwegian director Joachim Trier, as the big winner of the night this past Saturday in Berlin, taking home six awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Original Score.
The film, which explores family and emotional relationships, was highlighted for its artistic quality and clearly stood out against other European productions, reaffirming its position after its success at international festivals and its nominations in several international award categories.
For its part, the Spanish film *Sirat*, directed by Óliver Laxe and the most nominated of the night with nine nominations, did not win any of the main awards but confirmed its technical excellence by taking home five awards in craft categories, such as cinematography, editing, production design, sound design, and casting direction.The presence of both films reflected the contrast between the general recognition of the Norwegian work as a narrative whole and the focus on outstanding technical aspects in the Spanish production, underscoring the diversity of contemporary European cinema.