'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize - Reuters
'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"This is a message about tolerance, inclusion, and empathy. These are wonderful values that we all cherish, but we need to put them into practice more often."
— Cristian Mungiu , Celebrity
"Put an end to the carnage, the whole world is waiting for it."
— Andrey Zvyagintsev , Celebrity
"In this crazy, volatile world that seems more fractured every day, it’s reassuring to see the compelling movies at this festival, by artists from many countries."
— Barbra Streisand , Celebrity
"Millions of people on both sides of the contact line dream of only one thing: that the massacres finally stop."
— Andrey Zvyagintsev , Celebrity
"There must be a space of freedom for art. There are more and more people convinced that they are on the right side."
— Pawel Pawlikowski , Celebrity
"We took the risk to speak aloud about things that many of us know and many of us share … but don't dare to say in public."
— Cristian Mungiu , Celebrity
"Today, the society is split, it's divided, it's radicalized."
— Cristian Mungiu , Celebrity
"In a crazy, volatile world that seems more fractured every day, it's reassuring to see the compelling movies at this festival by artists from many countries."
— Barbra Streisand , Celebrity
"You need to double-check your beliefs every now and then and make sure that if somebody doesn't share the same views as you do, it doesn't mean that he's right or that you're right."
— Cristian Mungiu , Celebrity
"I simply couldn't not say it."
— Andrey Zvyagintsev , Celebrity
"I truly hope that this film will enable young people to be able to learn to love themselves."
— Emmanuel Macchia , Celebrity
Key People
Russian filmmaker acclaimed for his dramas exploring the human condition.
Barbra Streisand is a renowned singer, actress, and director.
Chloé Zhao is an award-winning filmmaker celebrated for her unique narrative style.
Cristian Mungiu is a renowned Romanian film director and winner of the Palme d'Or.
An actress known for her role in The Substance.
Emmanuel Macchia is a French actor known for his involvement in various artistic projects.
Mexican actor known for his performances in both Mexican and international films.
Geena Davis is an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films such as 'Thelma & Louise.'
Director known for her work in contemporary cinema.
Spanish actor and director notable for his theatrical productions.
Spanish actor and director known for his work in television and film.
John Travolta is an actor who famously danced with Princess Diana during her visit to the White House.
Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo is a Rwandan filmmaker recognized for her work on genocide-related narratives.
Park Chan-wook is a South Korean film director known for his stylized and narrative-driven films.
Pawel Pawlikowski is a Polish director celebrated for his storytelling and visual style.
Polish director awarded for his films including 'Ida' and 'Cold War.'
Acclaimed director noted for his work at the Cannes Film Festival.
Director of the original Lord of the Rings film series.
Norwegian actress nominated for Sentimental Value.
Japanese director recognized for his film 'All of a Sudden'.
Sean Baker is an American filmmaker recognized for his innovative storytelling techniques.
American actor known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Actor and jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.
Japanese model and actress known for her roles in films like 'The Wolverine.'
Renowned British actress recognized for her versatile roles.
Valentin Campagne is a French actor recognized for his work in independent cinema.
Director of the film 'The Dreamed Adventure' awarded the Jury Prize.
French actress and television presenter recognized for her performances in French cinema.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Xavier Dolan is a Canadian filmmaker and actor acclaimed for his artistic films.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOYzhmcnBUYWJXSTVTSkUxeFYxWktBVEM1cGZmYnVPQ2tES1FtZ0VVYW1CSkFVQjZSNmlTYmV3NjAydmw2a19DU0xCb19UN0diMENNWGdrWllzR1hFZTdLSjhNSHUzQTZoY01hZWI2ajI2VUhFb1d4WGM4RThfSmNkOUxfbzJ6X2N2QTZGdXQ0bUtiM2Uzam5UM1k2QkNSLUduT3IyMUdUVGxnRndSZktkSFF4VEpfNjhoZjJEVA?oc=5" target="_blank">'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking his second win after '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' in 2007. The film addresses political polarization and 'left-wing fundamentalism,' focusing on Romanian Evangelicals in Norway who clash with child services.
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The film centers on a Romanian Evangelical family's clash with Norwegian child services, highlighting themes of tolerance and inclusion. Mungiu becomes the 10th filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or twice.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the clash between progressive and traditional values through the story of a Romanian Evangelical family in Norway.
Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The film, set in Norway, addresses the clash between conservative and progressive values through the story of a Romanian Evangelical family.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The film centers on a Romanian Evangelical family's clash with Norwegian child services, highlighting themes of cultural conflict and tolerance.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or top prize for the second time. The film explores clashing cultures through the story of a Romanian Evangelical family in Norway.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' won the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The film addresses political polarization and 'left-wing fundamentalism,' focusing on Romanian Evangelicals in Norway who clash with child services.
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