Palme d'Or at Cannes Goes to Romanian Director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord'

At the 79th Cannes Film Festival held in France, the Palme d'Or — the festival's highest honor — went to Romanian director Cristian Mungiu for his film 'Fjord', Anadolu Agency reported.

Mungiu previously won the Palme d'Or in 2007 with '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days', establishing himself as one of the most recognized figures in Romanian New Wave cinema. With 'Fjord', he claimed the prize for a second time, joining the rare ranks of directors in Cannes history to have won the Palme d'Or twice.

The Cannes Film Festival continues to hold its place as the most prestigious gathering in world cinema. This year's awards ceremony took place on the festival's closing night. Mungiu's win once again affirmed the enduring strength of European independent cinema on the international stage.