CANNES, France — Two films from well-regarded directors have garnered attention at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, showcasing their unique narratives and perspectives. Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value and Carla Simon’s Romeria both scored impressively on Screen International’s jury grid, while Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound received mixed reviews.
Simon’s Romeria, a follow-up to her Golden Bear-winning film Alcarras, achieved an average score of 2.7. The film has received a mix of reviews, including a notable four-star rating from Ahmed Shawkey of Filfan.com, along with eight ratings of three stars. However, it faced criticism from Positif’s NT Binh, who awarded it just one star.
This semi-autobiographical work centers on an 18-year-old aspiring filmmaker named Llucia Garcia, who travels to Spain’s Atlantic coast to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time. Simon’s exploration of family ties has resonated with many viewers.
Sentimental Value shares the same average score of 2.7 and boasts two four-star reviews, along with seven ratings of three stars. However, it also received a harsh critique from Mathieu Macheret of Le Monde, who rated it zero stars. The film marks Trier’s reunion with actress Renate Reinsve, who previously starred in The Worst Person in the World. Along with stars Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning, the film delves into themes of family, memory, and the significance of art.
Hermanus’ The History of Sound, which is set in 1917, marks the director’s debut in the competition segment. The romantic drama features Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal as music students who develop a bond over their shared love for folk music. The film currently holds a provisional average of 1.9, with one score yet to be included. Critics have rated it with six two-star scores, two one-star scores, and one zero-star rating from Macheret. However, it did receive a more positive reception from Time’s Stephanie Zacharek, who awarded it a four-star rating.
Looking ahead, four more films are slated for release within the festival: Saeed Roustaee’s Woman and Child, Bi Gan’s Resurrection, the Dardenne brothers’ Young Mothers, and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind. Currently, the films leading the jury grid are Two Prosecutors and It Was Just An Accident, both achieving an impressive score of 3.1.
The competition at Cannes remains fierce, and the jury grid continues to update throughout the festival. More information on the films and their standings can be found on the official festival website.
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