'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize
- Posted on May 23, 2026
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'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize
Romanian director Mungiu took home the second Palme d'Or of his career for 'Fjord,' a film based on true events that questions the supposedly progressive values of Scandinavian society. The 79th edition of the film festival was star-studded, though Hollywood films were notably absent from the roster.
