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Cristian Mungiu

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Cristian Mungiu is 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 films 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) and Fjord (2026).

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  1. ~39Named Palme d'Or2007
  2. ~44Received the Best Screenplay Award2012
  3. ~48Received the Cannes Best Director Award2016

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