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The inclusion of director Cristian Mungiu's film on the list of strategic projects for Oscar support has been explained by the Minister of Culture, detailing its significance for Romania's presence at the Academy Awards.
Romania's president and prime minister have congratulated Cristian Mungiu after his second Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's drama 'Fjords' was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or, the main prize, at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Cannes Film Festival featured premieres of various international films, including "Ulya," "Nada," and "A Man of His Time," with some receiving standing ovations and critical reviews. The event also saw political statements, such as Pedro Almodóvar wearing a "Free Palestine" badge, and discussions on film industry plans like Greece's $927 million initiative.
The Cannes Film Festival featured premieres of films like Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas' and Andrey Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur,' which received an 8-minute standing ovation. The event also saw actors making political statements against Trump and Putin, and a press screening evacuation due to a medical emergency.
The Sydney Film Festival announced its complete program for its 73rd edition, featuring 248 films from 81 countries, including 19 titles directly from the Cannes Film Festival.
The Cannes Film Festival refuses to allow artificial intelligence to "dictate the law" in cinema, said the president of the event on the Croisette, Iris Knobloch, on Thursday, at the opening...
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjords' was awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Mungiu, upon returning to Romania, expressed optimism about the film's Oscar chances while criticizing the lack of state support for Romanian cinema.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, who has Moldovan roots, won his second Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film "Fjord." The achievement was met with congratulations from Moldovan President Maia Sandu and calls for greater state support for cinema in Romania.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival concluded with its closing ceremony, where awards were presented to various filmmakers and actors, including Paweł Pawlikowski for Best Director and Tao Okamoto for Best Actress. The event also featured celebrity appearances on the red carpet and an honorary Palme d'Or for Barbra Streisand.
“Amarga Navidad” encanta, é filme de fino trato, a fintar a autobiografia. Também na competição, notas para os novos trabalhos do romeno Cristian Mungiu e do russo Andrei Zvyagintsev.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' is generating intense debate on the clash between religious and progressive views, positioning itself as a candidate for the Palme d'Or.
Cristian Mungiu's latest film, 'Fjord,' starring Sebastian Stan, has been nominated for the Cannes Film Festival. Mungiu previously won the Palm d'Or for Romania in 2007.
Actor Sebastian Stan has transformed his appearance, going bald for his new role in the film 'Fjord', directed by Cristian Mungiu.
Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord,' partially inspired by the Bodnariu case, continues to generate controversy, depicting Norwegian child protection services against an immigrant Romanian family. The film, which was distinguished with a Palme d’Or, features young Moldovan actress Vanessa Ceban, who was cast after an online audition.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film "Fjord" was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026. This marks Mungiu's second Palme d'Or, placing him among an elite group of directors.
Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu speaks about his film 'Fjord,' the rise of 'left-wing fundamentalism,' and the necessity of empathy and self-criticism for democracy in liberal societies.
The Cannes Film Festival continued with premieres of highly anticipated films, including Andy Garcia's "Diamond" and Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord," both receiving significant ovations. Celebrities and filmmakers gathered on the red carpet, celebrating international cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival featured premieres and discussions, with Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Her Private Hell' receiving significant ovations. The festival also served as a platform to weigh the implications of artificial intelligence in filmmaking.
Organizers of the Cannes Film Festival have announced that 21 films will be competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or award in the main competition program this year.