Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s latest feature “Fjord” has already proven to be one of his most acclaimed films yet. “Fjord” has been heralded by critics after winning the Palme d’Or at the most recent Cannes Film Festival. Mungiu wrote and directed this legal thriller / domestic drama that has since been purchased by NEON for distribution. Now it has a United States release on the horizon and it looks to be a legitimate player come awards season. If you’re wondering why, just check out the riveting new trailer.
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve play Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu, a conservative Romanian-Norwegian couple who move their family to Lisbet’s progressive coastal hometown for a fresh start. But when their traditional beliefs about parenting upset the far more liberal locals, a legal battle erupts over the welfare of the children. It’s a powerful topic inspired by a real-word controversy that saw a couple’s children seized by the Norwegian authorities. Judging by the trailer Mungiu takes a firmly grounded approach which this kind of material demands.
“Fjord” releases in theaters on October 9th. Check out the new trailer and poster below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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I don’t know if I am drawn to this one just yet, but one thing that came to mind is I can never predict where Sebastian Stan will show up next. The guy definitely likes to stretch his acting chops with his various roles, and if I see this it will be primarily because of him.
It seems like pretty heavy subject matter. But I’m pretty excited for this one. It looks to be handled in a really intriguing and honest way.
Not my usual stuff, but it does look really good.
It really does, right? I’m getting more and more excited for it.
I think I have only seen 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days which I liked a lot as I need to catch up on Mungui’s filmography. Still, I want to see this. Plus, Sebastian Stan has been killing it lately.
It looks really good. I just hope it gets a decent sized release.
Yes, I will be seeing this. Looks very well made. I just hope it has a happy ending.
I’m really curious about how it ends. I’m not completely familiar with the true story that inspired it.
I’m embarrassed to admit that when I first saw the trailer, for a very brief moment I thought Sebastian Stan was David Cross! And thought, whoa, what a different role for him! Lol…I will definitely see this film, and with its heavy subject, most likely need to go home after and watch a David Cross film!
LOL!
Whoops, duplicate comment because I thought it didn’t post since I wasn’t logged in. I wasn’t trying to be anonymous, though maybe I should have for being dumb enough to mistake Sebastian Stan for David Cross lol
Hey no worries at all. I appreciate you taking time to share.👍🏼
I’m embarrassed to admit that when I first saw the trailer, for a VERY brief moment I thought Sebastian Stan was David Cross! And thought, whoa, what a different role for him! Lol…I will definitely see this film, and with its heavy subject, most likely need to go home after and watch a David Cross film!