Cannes Crowd Embraces 'Fjord' With Raucous Standing Ovation The Cannes Film Festival has long been a benchmark for artistic merit and commercial viability in cinema.
Cristian Mungiu's latest feature, Fjord, has set a new standard for enthusiasm at the festival – and it's easy to see why.
Mungiu's track record is impressive, with past wins including best screenplay in 2012 for Beyond the Hills and best director for Graduation in 2016.