Amanda Nominations: "Affeksjonsverdi" Leads with Twelve Nods, May Set Record

Joachim Trier's acclaimed family drama "Affeksjonsverdi" (The Loved Ones) is the frontrunner for Norway's Amanda Awards, securing a remarkable twelve nominations. The film, which previously won an Oscar for Best International Film, is now poised to potentially set a new record for the most Amanda wins, surpassing the nine awards won by Dag Johan Haugerud's 2020 film "Barn."

"Affeksjonsverdi" is nominated across eleven categories, including technical awards for cinematography, editing, and costume design, as well as for best screenplay and direction. Renate Reinsve is nominated for best actress, with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Stellan Skarsgård receiving supporting role nominations. The film is also competing for the People's Amanda Award and Best Norwegian Film.

This year's nominations highlight a strong showing for children's and family films. "Hvis ingen går i fella" (If No One Falls into the Trap) received ten nominations, while "Stargate - en julefortelling" (Stargate - A Christmas Tale) and "Flåklypa - fra Paris til pyramidene" (The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix - From Paris to the Pyramids) each garnered five nominations. This marks a significant improvement from 2022, when only two children's films qualified for nominations.

However, "Affeksjonsverdi" faces stiff competition. "Hvis ingen går i fella," a Christmas film inspired by "Musevisa," has ten nominations, including for Best Norwegian Film and Best Children's Film. The documentary "Trango" is also a contender for Best Film. In the acting categories, Renate Reinsve will compete against veteran actor Bjørn Sundquist, who is nominated for his role in the war film "Blücher." Sundquist, first nominated in 1987, has a history of twelve nominations and five wins, along with an honorary award.