Joachim Trier

Biography

Joachim Trier (born 1 March 1974) is a Danish-born Norwegian filmmaker. He is best known for his Oslo trilogy which comprises the films Reprise (2006), Oslo, August 31st (2011), The Worst Person in the World (2021). For the latter film, he was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay at the 94th Academy Awards, with the film also nominated for Best International Feature. He is also known for directing Louder Than Bombs (2015), Thelma (2017), and the documentary The Other Munch (2018). In addition to an Academy Award, he has also been nominated for a BAFTA Award, two Cesar Awards, and three Cannes Film Festival Awards.

Awards & recognition

European Film Award — Best Director · 2026
European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2026
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 2025
Amanda Award — Best Screenplay · 2022
Anders Jahre's Art and Culture Prize · 2022

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Lumière Award — Best International Co-Production · 2022
Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award · 2017
Kanon prize — best direction · 2015
Kanon prize — best screenplay · 2015
Amanda Award — Best Direction · 2012
Filmkritikerprisen · 2012
Kanon prize — best direction · 2011
Kanon prize — best screenplay · 2011
Amanda Award — Best Direction · 2007
Amanda Award — Best Screenplay · 2007
Filmkritikerprisen · 2007
Kanon prize — best direction · 2006
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2022 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2021 · nominated
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2007 · nominated
European Film Award — Best Short Film · 2002 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Director · nominated
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · nominated