Stellan Skarsgård, interviewed by SVT in Västra Hollywood, USA, ahead of the Oscars, expressed hope that his Oscar nomination for his role in Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' would lead to more funding for Scandinavian and Swedish film. He criticized the Swedish government's cultural policy, stating it is 'completely wrong' and that it undermines the industry by prioritizing areas like defense over culture, which he says results in fewer jobs and livelihoods for cultural workers. Skarsgård, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, said the nomination matters more for the film than personally, and he plans to return to Sweden and relax after an intensive promotional tour if he wins.
The Oscars ceremony is on March 15.
completely wrong
it undermines the industry by prioritizing areas like defense over culture, which he says results in fewer jobs and livelihoods for cultural workers