'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize
Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' won the best film prize at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The drama addresses themes of domestic violence and societal prejudices, featuring a Norwegian-Romanian couple. Other notable awards included the Grand Prix for Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' and shared best actress honors for Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto.
- ▪Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪The film explores domestic violence and left-wing prejudices in Norwegian society.
- ▪Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' received the Grand Prix for its portrayal of modern Russia.
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- ▪ Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins top prize at Cannes — NPR Topics: News
- ▪ 'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ ‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Mungiu wins Palme d’Or at Cannes — South China Morning Post
- ▪ ‘Fjord’ by Romania’s Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 'Fjord' by Romania's Mungiu wins Cannes Film Festival's top prize — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Neon Extends Cannes Run to Seven Consecutive Palme d’Or Wins With Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ — Variety
- ▪ Fjord wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival — France 24 (EN)
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Director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film 'Fjord,' poses during a photocall after the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 23, 2026. MANON CRUZ / REUTERS Fjord, a thought-provoking drama about domestic violence and left-wing prejudices by Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 23, at a star-packed closing ceremony. In his second Palme d'Or-winning film, Mungiu explored the contradictions of Scandinavia's supposed tolerance in a drama featuring Norwegian star Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice). It follows a devoutly Christian Norwegian-Romanian couple and their five children who move to a remote village.
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