Canterbury Screens Fjord
The Gulbenkian Arts Centre hosts a gripping drama about a family under scrutiny, led by Academy Award-nominees Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. Cristian Mungiu's Palme d’Or winner Fjord delivers a thought-provoking study of cultural clashes and moral dilemmas.
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 nuanced performances, stars alongside Renate Reinsve in Cristian Mungiu's Fjord, a drama that follows a Norwegian woman and her devout Romanian husband as they navigate a remote coastal town with their five children. As they face accusations that threaten to tear their household apart, the family must confront a system that challenges their values and traditions.
The film, a co-production of Romania, France, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, has garnered critical acclaim for its performances and screenplay, with a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 78 out of 100 on Metacritic. Fjord has also won several awards, including the Palme d'Or, and has been selected as the Romanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
On Sunday, 29 November 2026, the Gulbenkian Arts Centre in Canterbury will screen Fjord, offering audiences a chance to engage with this timely and thought-provoking drama. The film will run until Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 23:00. Tickets are on sale: tickets are with the button beside the article. With its gripping storyline and outstanding performances, Fjord is sure to spark important discussions and debates about the complexities of family, culture, and identity.
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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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