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Cristian Mungiu accepting the Palme d'Or award for his film 'Fjord' at the Cannes Film Festival, a moment of significant cinematic achievement.
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Cristian Mungiu Wins Second Palme d'Or for 'Fjord' at Cannes

Cristian Mungiu has achieved a feat only a handful of directors can claim: winning the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for a second time.

Andre Silva·May 24, 2026
The facade of the Cannes Film Festival theater at night, with a glowing animated film poster featuring an underwater scene projected onto it.
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Cannes Film Festival 2026 Spotlights New Animated Productions

For the first time, an animated feature, 'In Waves', will open Cannes Critics Week.

Andre Silva·May 11, 2026
Audience members enthusiastically applauding and cheering in a dark movie theater as the title 'Michael' is displayed on the big screen.
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Michael biopic debuts with $97 million, highest domestic music biopic opening

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' didn't just debut; it exploded onto the scene with an astonishing $97 million domestically.

Andre Silva·May 10, 2026