Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Summary
The Norwegian-based film "Fjord," directed by Cristian Mungiu, won the top prize, the Palme d’Or, at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The drama explores themes of political division and family struggles, and this is Mungiu’s second time winning this award.Key Facts
- "Fjord" is set in Norway and deals with political polarization.
- The story follows Romanian Evangelicals who move to Norway and lose custody of their children after punishing them.
- Cristian Mungiu also won the Palme d’Or in 2007 for another film.
- Neon, the film label, has had seven consecutive films win the Palme d’Or.
- The second prize, Grand Prix, went to "Minotaur," a Russian thriller about war and personal suspicion.
- Two directors shared the best director prize: Pawel Pawlikowski for "Fatherland" and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo for "The Black Ball."
- The best actress award was shared by stars of "All of a Sudden," a drama about friendship.
- The best actor prize was shared by Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne for "Coward," a World War II drama.
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