Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' was awarded the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, which also featured strong appeals for tolerance and discussions on various global issues. The festival's closing ceremony highlighted cinematic achievements while acknowledging the state of the world.
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Cannes Film Festival: Cristian Mungiu wins Palme d'Or for 'Fjord' at closing ceremony overshadowed by the state of the world
On May 23, the jury, chaired by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, awarded the Romanian director with the Palme d'Or for the second time, and presented its Grand Prix to 'Minotaur' by the Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
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Zvyagintsev's “Minotaur” was among the frontrunners for the Palme d'Or top prize for best film in Cannes, finishing with the second-place Grand Prix award.
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