Cristian Mungiu

Cristian Mungiu

Romanian film director, screenwriter and film producer (born 1968)

Cristian Mungiu is a a Romanian filmmaker. A figure in the Romanian New Wave, his films usually explore Romania's contemporary society and politics. Mungiu is best known for his Palme d'Or–winning film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007). For Beyond the Hills (2012) and Graduation (2016) he won Best Screenplay and Best Director prizes at the 65th and 69th Cannes Film Festivals, respectively. In 2026 he won the Palme d'Or for a second time, for Fjord (2026).

Cannes Palme d'Or winner

Cannes Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or as the 79th Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI.