Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner 'Fjord' to be released in US this fall
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Matt Schimkowitz
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Cristian Mungiu has won his second Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film "Fjord," starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The intense family drama, inspired by real events, follows the Gheorghiu family's move to a small Norwegian town. The film is set to be released in the United States this fall.
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· 3 pulledAfter becoming the 10th person ever to win a second Palme d'Or at Cannes, Cristian Mungiu is bringing his intense family drama, Fjord, to the United States.
Following up on his 2007 Cannes win for 4 Months, 3 Weeks And 2 Days, Mungiu returned to the festival earlier this year with Fjord, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, to collect another 18-carat leaf and receive the festival's requisite 12-minute standing ovation.
Inspired by real events, the film follows the Gheorghiu family's move to a small Norwegian town
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