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Romanian director wins Palme d'Or at emotional Cannes ceremony

Cristian Mungiu Cannes Cannes Film Festival Park Chanwook Pawel Pawlikowski Scott A Garfitt the Cannes Film Festival
Cristian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Fjord,' poses for photographers at the awards ceremony photo call during the 79th international film festival in Cannes, France, 23 May 2026.
Cristian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d'Or for 'Fjord,' poses for photographers at the awards ceremony photo call during the 79th international film festival in Cannes, France, 23 May 2026. © AP Photo/Scott A Garfitt

The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival came to a close on Saturday evening, with the coveted Palme d’Or for best film going to family drama Fjord by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. He called on filmmakers to set the example by promoting tolerance.

The emotionally charged closing ceremony wrapped up an unusual festival, which saw a mix of political references to current conflicts and a host of stories from LGBTQ+ perspectives.

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