Mungiu Wins Cannes Palme d’Or for ‘Fjord,’ Becomes Rare Double Winner

Mungiu’s Second Palme d'Or: A Career Milestone

Cristian Mungiu’s courtroom drama Fjord claimed the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the Romanian director’s second win of the prestigious prize, 19 years after his debut triumph. The 2026 event, held from May 12–23, also honored Peter Jackson with an Honorary Palme d’Or, while the Russian thriller Minotaur secured the Grand … Read more