Louder Than Bombs is a film by director Joachim Trier, who would later be known for The Worst Person in the World. With a cast including Isabelle Huppert, Gabrielle Byrne, Jesse Eisenberg, and Devin Druid, the story revolves around a family dealing with the death of the mother, a war photographer (Huppert), who died in a strange car accident, and in her honor, an exhibition will be held. However, the youngest son (Druid) doesn’t know the truth about the accident. In a sensitive and reflective way, the film addresses the impact of trauma on a person, but also the loss experienced by their loved ones, offering a realistic yet optimistic message about the power of love over darkness.
With six feature films over a quarter-century career, Joachim Trier is becoming one of the filmmakers to watch globally. His iconic film The Worst Person in the World won Best Actress (Renate Reinsve) at the watch them online.