Thanet Film Screening
A gripping drama about a family under scrutiny is coming to Thanet, exploring themes of cultural differences and prejudice. The film, Fjord, has already gained critical acclaim and won several awards.
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
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Fjord took place 13 Nov 2026 at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross.
Are you ready to watch a thought-provoking film that challenges your perspectives on cultural differences and prejudice? Fjord, a drama film written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, tells the story of a family who faces mounting suspicion in a remote coastal town after relocating from Romania to Norway. • The film features a talented cast, including Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, and has received critical acclaim for its performances and screenplay. • Fjord has 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. • The film's exploration of themes such as cultural differences, prejudice, and the complexities of child welfare services has sparked intense debate among critics and viewers, making it a must-discuss topic.
The screening of Fjord will take place on Friday, 13 November 2026, at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article. With its gripping storyline and thought-provoking themes, Fjord is a film that will leave you questioning your own opinions and values, and the discussion will likely continue 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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