Mungiu's Fjord draws strong reaction in Romania and Norway
Cristian Mungiu's film, which won at Cannes, is heading to the London Film Festival after a one-day preview in Romania drew a big audience.
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What happened
Cristian Mungiu's film Fjord, a Cannes winner, had a one-day preview in Romania in June. The report says it drew over 40,000 viewers in a single night across 53 towns and 96 cinemas.
Why it matters
The report says the film reopened a familiar debate about clashing values within the EU. It echoes a news story about a Romanian couple whose children were taken by the Norwegian government.
Coverage
- Dogmatic Nordic liberals v eastern family values: culture-clash drama Fjord touches nerves in Norway and Romania (The Guardian)
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