‘Fjord’ Review: The Family That Prays Together is Torn Asunder in Cristian Mungiu’s Brilliantly Knotted Social Drama, Led by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve
'Fjord' is a social drama directed by Cristian Mungiu that explores the complexities of a Romanian Evangelical family in Norway amidst a child abuse investigation. The film features strong performances from Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, who navigate the moral ambiguities of their characters. Mungiu's script challenges viewers to confront the intricacies of cultural divides and systemic issues in a seemingly orderly society.
- ▪The film is set in a small Norwegian village and revolves around a child abuse investigation involving a Romanian Evangelical family.
- ▪Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve lead the cast, showcasing their range in this complex narrative.
- ▪Mungiu's work often addresses themes of globalization and cultural divides, making 'Fjord' a fitting addition to his filmography.
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Home Film Reviews May 18, 2026 10:26am PT ‘Fjord’ Review: The Family That Prays Together is Torn Asunder in Cristian Mungiu’s Brilliantly Knotted Social Drama, Led by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Both stars daringly expand their range and empathetic capacity in this ambitiously ambiguous, unsettling study of a Romanian Evangelical family in Norway, clouded by a child abuse investigation. By Guy Lodge Plus Icon Guy Lodge Film Critic @guylodge Latest ‘Cantona’ Review: The Hard-Headed French Soccer Legend Takes Nothing Back in a Slick Documentary Portrait 9 hours ago ‘Karma’ Review: Marion Cotillard and Denis Ménochet Class Up Guillaume Canet’s Lurid, Overlong Potboiler 16 hours ago Blood, Blasphemy and Boning: Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Turns 55, and It’s Still the Freshest, Wildest…
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