Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" has won the country's first Oscar for Best International Feature Film. The film, which premiered at Cannes last year, was considered the frontrunner for the Oscars. Norwegian Film Institute CEO Kjersti Mo described it as a "historic moment" for Norwegian cinema and a sign of Nordic and European collaboration. The success of the film is also attributed to Norway's long-term film policy, which allows for artistic ambition and creativity.