Joachim Trier
Biography
Joachim Trier is a Danish-born Norwegian filmmaker who was born on March 1, 1974, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for directing films such as Reprise, Oslo, August 31st, The Worst Person in the World, Louder Than Bombs, Thelma, and the documentary The Other Munch. His Oslo trilogy comprises Reprise, Oslo, August 31st, and The Worst Person in the World. For The Worst Person in the World, he received nominations for Best Original Screenplay at the 94th Academy Awards and Best International Feature. In addition to an Academy Award nomination, he has been nominated for a BAFTA Award, two Cesar Awards, and three Cannes Film Festival Awards. He graduated from the National Film and Television School in Great Britain in the year 2000 and initially gained recognition as a creator of short films.
Career overview
Joachim Trier is a Danish-born Norwegian filmmaker who was born on March 1, 1974, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He graduated from the National Film and Television School in the United Kingdom in the year 2000 and initially built his reputation as a creator of short films. Trier is best known for his Oslo trilogy, which consists of the films Reprise released in 2006, Oslo, August 31st released in 2011, and The Worst Person in the World released in 2021.
His filmography also includes directing Louder Than Bombs in 2015, Thelma in 2017, and the documentary The Other Munch in 2018. For The Worst Person in the World, he received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 94th Academy Awards, and the film itself was nominated for Best International Feature. In addition to his Academy Award recognition, Trier has been nominated for a BAFTA Award, two Cesar Awards, and three Cannes Film Festival Awards. Among his subsequent projects, his work Sentimental Value has also been released in theaters.
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35 titles- Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast (2026) as Self
- Sentimental Value (2025) Writer
- Sentimental Value (2025) Director
- Sentimental Value (2025) Executive Producer
- Armand (2024) Executive Producer
- Room 999 (2023) as Self
- Alain Resnais, the Audacious (2022) as Self
- Making The Worst Person in the World (2022) as Self
- The Worst Person in the World (2021) Director
- The Worst Person in the World (2021) Writer
- The Other Munch (2018) as Himself
- The Other Munch (2018) Co-Director
- Thelma (2017) Director
- Thelma (2017) Writer
- Thelma (2017) Executive Producer
- Louder Than Bombs (2015) Writer
- Louder Than Bombs (2015) Director
- Louder Than Bombs (2015) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Blind (2014) Associate Producer
- Fruitvale Station (2013) Consulting Editor
- Oslo, August 31st (2011) Screenplay
- Oslo, August 31st (2011) Director
- Reprise (2006) Director
- Reprise (2006) Writer
- Board Control (2006) as Himself
- Procter (2002) Director
- Procter (2002) Writer
- Still (2001) Director
- Still (2001) Writer
- Pieta (2000) Director
- Pieta (2000) Screenplay
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Thelma Original Film Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joachim Trier best known for?
Joachim Trier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast (2026), Sentimental Value (2025), Sentimental Value (2025), Sentimental Value (2025).
When and where was Joachim Trier born?
Joachim Trier was born on March 1, 1974 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
How many credits does Joachim Trier have?
Joachim Trier has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Joachim Trier's background in cinema and television?
Joachim Trier is a Danish-born Norwegian filmmaker who was born on March 1, 1974, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is known for directing films such as Reprise, Oslo, August 31st, The Worst Person in the World, Louder Than Bombs, Thelma, and the documentary The Other Munch. His Oslo trilogy comprises Reprise, Oslo, August 31...