Fjord Wins Palme d'Or
Cristian Mungiu's drama Fjord explores the complexities of cultural clashes and the boundaries of freedom, sparking intense debate among critics and viewers. With a stellar cast, including Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, this film is set to challenge and provoke audiences.
Dir: Cristian Mungiu
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Henrikke Lund Olsen, Markus Tønseth, Vanessa Ceban
146 mins · 2026 · Romania, Norway, France, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, United States of America · Cert 15 · English, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish
IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 78/100 · TMDB 7.2/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Fjord has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 7.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78/100 on Metacritic. The film's exploration of clashing worldviews, conformity, and tolerance has resonated with audiences, who have praised its ability to spark important discussions.
The film tells the story of a Romanian-Norwegian Pentecostal couple, Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu, who move to Norway with their five children, seeking closeness to Lisbet's family. However, their strict religious upbringing raises suspicions among the local community, leading to a complex and thought-provoking drama. With a talented cast, including Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Lisa Carlehed, Fjord is a character-driven exploration of the human condition.
The film will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. As a drama that refuses to provide easy answers, Fjord is sure to leave audiences questioning their own values and beliefs. With its chilly surface and heated humanity, this film is a gripping and intelligent exploration of the world's complexities.
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What viewers say
justinebarbault · 9/10
It’s one of those movies where you form your own opinion by the end...I love that! the kind where you walk out of the theater wanting to discuss it over and over again over coffee… no one is right or wrong… everyone can share their own opinion and that's really really cool. Very good topic. ps : by the way, I’d love to go on a spiritual retreat in that Norwegian village.
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Nan_ · 6/10
Le film m'a laissé un peu perplexe, je ne suis pas familière de la Norvège, mais je travaille avec la protection de l'enfance en France et j'ai presque trouvé ce tableau grotesque ... J'ai été étonnée que le rôle de l'aide à l'enfance norvégienne soit de travailler à un "mieux etre" des enfants et ne soit pas centrée sur une évaluation des dangers qui pèsent sur eux dans le milieu familial. Autrement je l'ai trouvé fin, pertinent dans les…
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Brent Marchant · 7/10
At what point does genuine concern and compassion for the welfare of children cross the line into an overstated politically correct witch hunt built on, at best, circumstantial evidence? Should government agencies be given carte blanche powers to tell parents how to raise their children (particularly when cultural, religious and philosophical considerations are involved), and when (and what kind of) limits should be imposed? And can the…
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