Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation
The film 'Fjord' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation lasting ten minutes. Directed by Cristian Mungiu, the movie tells the story of a Romanian family facing turmoil after their children are taken away due to allegations of abuse. Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, the film highlights the clash of cultural norms in a small Norwegian village.
- ▪'Fjord' is a family drama that explores the challenges faced by a Romanian family in Norway.
- ▪The film received a ten-minute standing ovation at its Cannes premiere.
- ▪Cristian Mungiu, the director, has previously won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
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Home Film News May 18, 2026 12:56pm PT Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation 4 minutes ago Ryan Gosling Was Fired From ‘Lovely Bones’ After Gaining 60 Pounds. Peter Jackson Now Speaks Out: ‘Anytime We Recast an Actor, It’s Actually Our Fault’ 1 day ago Cate Blanchett Says #MeToo ‘Got Killed Very Quickly’ and She’s Still on Movie Sets Where There’s ’10 Women and 75 Men’: ‘It Just Gets Boring’ 1 day ago See All Getty The Cannes Film Festival flipped for “Fjord” on Monday night, as Cristian Mungiu’s…
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