Mungiu's polarizing 'Fjord' wins Palme d'Or as Neon extends unprecedented streak
Why this story
Major film industry award with political themes - adds cultural diversity to the mix.
AUDIENCE TAKE
Stan and Reinsve deliver powerhouse performances in a culture-clash drama that earned wide festival admiration per AP.
CRITIC TAKE
Mungiu becomes the 10th filmmaker to win Palme d'Or twice, 19 years after his first victory per Variety critics.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Film based on real Romanian family whose children were taken by Norwegian services, exploring fundamentalism per The Hindu.
Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: One U.S. distributor has won Cannes' top prize seven consecutive years — an unprecedented commercial consolidation.Read the full breakdown →
Should government agencies be able to remove children from families for cultural disciplinary practices?
