Cannes Crowd Embrace 'Fjord' With Raucous Standing Ovation
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Cristian Mungiu’s film "Fjord," starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, received a near 10-minute standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere, marking the most enthusiastic reception of any competition film so far.
- The gripping family drama centers on evangelical parents caught in a harrowing conflict with Norwegian Child Services, eliciting strong emotional reactions from both the audience and press.
- Festival director Thierry Frémaux and the crowd repeatedly applauded Mungiu and the cast, highlighting the film’s significant impact and potential Palme d’Or contention.
- Mungiu, a previous Palme d’Or winner and multiple award recipient at Cannes, expressed confidence that "Fjord" could secure him a second Palme d’Or when awards are announced.
- The premiere attracted notable attendees including Sharon Stone, Carla Bruni, Demi Moore, and Stellan Skarsgard, underscoring the film’s high profile within the festival.