Palme d'Or Winner Fjord Screens
Cristian Mungiu's gripping drama Fjord comes to Brighton, exploring the tensions between a conservative family and their new community. With a talented cast, including Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, this film is sure to spark important discussions.
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
Sebastian Stan, known for his roles in various films and television shows, stars in Fjord, a drama that follows a Norwegian woman and her devout Romanian husband as they relocate to a remote coastal town with their five children.
What is the film about? Fjord tells the story of a family who faces scrutiny and accusations from their new community, forcing them to confront the blurred lines between concern and prejudice.
How was the film received? Fjord has received critical acclaim, with scores of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78/100 on Metacritic, 7.6/10 on IMDb, 7.2/10 on TMDB, and 76% on Trakt, as well as winning several awards, including the Palme d'Or.
Where can I see the film? The film will be screened at Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton from Tuesday, 10 November 2026, until Friday, 13 November 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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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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