Joachim Trier, Norway

Joachim Trier is is one of EFC's most acclaimed former students, and he visits the school from time to time. Trier recently completed his Olso trilogy with the acclaimed film The Worst Person in the World, which was nominated for two Oscars.

Trier also co-wrote and directed the film Louder Than Bombs, which was selected for the main competition in Cannes in 2015. He always works closely with another EFC alumni, editor Olivier Bugge Coutté, who edits all Trier's feature films. The two of them met during their stay at the European Film College.

At an interview during a visit back to EFC, Joachim Trier said about his experiences as an EFC student:

"European Film College was very important for my development. I knew that I wanted to be a film director, actually. I was one of the few that kind of knew that even before I came here. But I really didn’t have a clue about the work process, of how I wanted to work, and I needed to meet collaborators. I learned to do all kinds of different things, and at the same time I also met people that I still work with, like Olivier Bugge Coutté, who’s the editor of all my feature films. And even though it’s been 20 years…when I’m back here, I kind of fall into the groove of things, hanging out with the students, just like back in the days. 

It’s also nice, because it’s a mixed course with so many different people and ambitions. And another great thing about this school is that there is this such an openness to explore. You don’t have to decide right now, you can try yourself out, while you’re here. I think that’s a really good thing."

Joachim Trier's IMDB-profile.