Karla - Churches & Movies

*Sentimental Value*, Norway/Denmark 2025, 129 minutes, Recommended for ages 14 and up
A family drama about a director who wants to cast his estranged daughter in the lead role of his new film. Director Joachim Trier weaves grief and family conflicts into a drama in which reality and film repeatedly merge. The melancholic yet warm-hearted tone makes the film an emotional study of intimacy and staging.

Churches and Cinema. “Der Filmtipp,” an ecumenical project, presents compelling films that, regardless of their respective spiritual roots, sustain a longing for the Other, for “more to life.” “Der Filmtipp” aims to encourage viewers to look closely, to instill a love of watching films, to educate, and at the same time to provide pure cinematic enjoyment.