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Cristian Mungiu

Cristian Mungiu

Romanian film director, screenwriter, and film producer (born 1968)

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  • Aug 19

    Cristian Mungiu's Cannes winner 'Fjord' opens in French cinemas on 19 August

    Cristian Mungiu's 2026 Palme d'Or winner Fjord opens across France on 19 August, chronicling a devout Romanian family's clash with the Norwegian legal system.

  • Jul 10

    Department M acquires majority stake in Neon; Michael Schaefer named chief content officer as Neon launches TV division

    The deal, first reported as in talks in February, injects capital into the Oscar-winning studio behind 'Parasite' and 'Anora' while enabling a push into television and international expansion.

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