Romania Selects ‘Fjord’ for 2027 Best International Feature Oscar Race

Romanian filmmakers have officially chosen Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes-winning film Fjord as the country’s entry for the 2027 Academy Awards. The decision was approved unanimously by the national selection committee.

3 Sept, 05:32 — 3 Sept, 06:30

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Cristian Mungiu is a two-time Palme d'Or winner whose films consistently dominate European awards circuits, making his submissions high-stakes for Romanian cinema. Romania boasts a historic track record in the Oscar International Feature category, including a win for "The Death of Mr. Lăzărescu," so each selection carries significant cultural and diplomatic weight. This choice reflects a strategic reliance on established auteur directors to secure global recognition amid increasingly competitive international races.

Key entitiesCristian Mungiu Romania Renate Reinsve Sebastian Stan Centrul Național al Cinema

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varietyMostly Factual12h ago

Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

“Fjord,” written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, is Romania’s submission for the 2027 Oscars in the best international feature film category, having been unanimously chosen by the country’s selection committee. The film premiered in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d’Or for best film, the FIPRESCI Prize, the […]

By Leo Barraclough

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual13h ago

Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender

Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan star in Cristian Mungiu‘s Palme d'Or winner as two strictly religious Romanian parents who relocate to a small Norwegian village and find themselves accused of child abuse,

By Scott Roxborough

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First report: hollywood-reporter · 3 Sept, 05:32|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h

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Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender

variety3 Sept, 06:30

Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

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hotnews3 Sept, 07:33

E oficial: Filmul „Fjord” va fi nominalizarea României la Premiile Oscar. Decizia, luată cu unanimitate de voturi

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romania-insider3 Sept, 09:15Latest update

Romania Selects ‘Fjord’ for 2027 Best International Feature Oscar Race

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Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender

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Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender

Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

E oficial: Filmul „Fjord” va fi nominalizarea României la Premiile Oscar. Decizia, luată cu unanimitate de voturi

Romania selects Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes winner ‘Fjord’ for 2027 Oscars

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