
Cristian Mungiu returned to Cannes with Fjord, a harrowing family legal drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve that prompted visible emotion from its leads and a roughly 10-minute standing ovation at the Grand Palais. Fjord went on to win the Palme d'Or, reinforcing its critical momentum and amplifying political and public conversation sparked by the film and cast statements. The award capped a festival that also drew widespread attention for high-profile fashion moments from celebrities such as Monica Bellucci, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Bella Hadid.
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