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Fjord Earns Cannes' Longest Ovation, Mungiu's English Debut

5/21/2026

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At Cannes on May 18 2026, Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve earned a 10-12-minute standing ovation, the longest, while director Cristian Mungiu makes his English-language debut.
The film follows Mihai Gheorgiu and Lisbet after they move to a village, are probed over bruised children, and see Mihai’s YouTube pleas spark a spectacle.
Critics are split, with Variety praising the film and The Guardian giving it 2 of 5 stars, while it is a Palme d’Or frontrunner.

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Story summary

At Cannes on May 18 2026, Fjord starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve earned a 10-12-minute standing ovation, the longest, while director Cristian Mungiu makes his English-language debut.
The film follows Mihai Gheorgiu and Lisbet after they move to a village, are probed over bruised children, and see Mihai’s YouTube pleas spark a spectacle.
Critics are split, with Variety praising the film and The Guardian giving it 2 of 5 stars, while it is a Palme d’Or frontrunner.