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Festival and Awards · Jun 19, 2026

Cannes 2026: Mungiu's Fjord Takes the Palme d'Or

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord wins the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival — Neon extends its record-breaking winning streak to seven years.

By Republic of Cinema Editorial Team·Jun 19, 2026

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