Canterbury Screens FJORD
A gripping family drama that explores the tensions between cultural values and social norms, FJORD is set to captivate audiences in Canterbury. With its thought-provoking themes and outstanding performances, this Palme d'Or winner is not to be missed.
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
The world premiere of FJORD at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival was met with a 12-minute standing ovation, a testament to the film's powerful storytelling and superb acting. Directed by Cristian Mungiu, this legal thriller family drama stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as a conservative Romanian-Norwegian couple facing scrutiny after moving to a remote Norwegian village. The film's exploration of cultural clashes and the blurring of lines between concern and prejudice is both timely and thought-provoking.
FJORD has received widespread critical acclaim, with an impressive 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 78 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film's performances and screenplay have been particularly praised, with many critics noting its ability to present a knotty moral dilemma without providing easy answers. On Friday, 13 November 2026, FJORD will be screened at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate in Canterbury. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
The film's themes of cultural differences, social norms, and the complexities of family relationships are sure to resonate with audiences. With its gripping storyline and outstanding performances, FJORD is a film that will leave viewers thinking long after the credits roll.
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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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