Director Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Cannes Film FestivalPalme d’Or WinnerPotential Oscar ContendersA Standout American AuteurDebates Over Films15 Unforgettable LooksAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTMultilingual Drama ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film FestivalThe film, from the Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, explores the tension between religious conservatism and social liberalism. He also won it in 2007 for “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.”This year’s festival was comparatively muted, particularly in light of last year’s strong lineup.