Where was Sentimental Value filmed? An intimate look at Joachim Trier's Oslo

"The daily life of ordinary people - in the city's parks and bookstores and at parties - takes centre stage in his slice-of-life cinema ( The Worst Person in the World and Oslo, August 31 were among his early indie hits) and leaves one swooning for a life there with all of the melancholy and joy that it might contain."

"Yes, you want me to talk about the city that, when I grew up in it, no one cared about. And slowly, it's become bigger, and I'm grateful if I in any way contributed to showing its nicer aspects, which I think happens automatically when you create human stories that people identify with and put characters in these places where you've had your own emotional experiences."

Films set in Oslo spotlight the daily life of ordinary people in parks, bookstores and at parties, portraying both melancholy and joy. Such cinematic portrayals make the city feel intimate and cinematic, inviting fantasies of living there. Oslo combines big-city amenities with small-city intimacy, appearing more discreet than nearby Scandinavian capitals. Summers are warm due to the Gulf Stream and allow swimming in the fjord, while winters bring heavy snow and ski slopes near the centre. These pronounced seasonal shifts foster a strong appreciation for spring. Urban nightlife and public events, including DJs in parks, animate city life.

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