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Palme d’Or Winner “Fjord” Secures Oscar International Feature Spot

7/2/2026

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Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” qualified for the Oscar International Feature Film race.
The Academy now accepts any top-prize winner at six festivals, eliminating the need for a country’s submission.
“Fjord” meets the >50 % non-English dialogue requirement and provides English subtitles.
Neon will release “Fjord” in U.S. theaters on Oct. 9, 2026.
The rule also permits Berlin’s “Yellow Letters” and Sundance’s “Shame and Money” to enter without a national submission.

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Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” qualified for the Oscar International Feature Film race.
The Academy now accepts any top-prize winner at six festivals, eliminating the need for a country’s submission.
“Fjord” meets the >50 % non-English dialogue requirement and provides English subtitles.
Neon will release “Fjord” in U.S. theaters on Oct. 9, 2026.
The rule also permits Berlin’s “Yellow Letters” and Sundance’s “Shame and Money” to enter without a national submission.