Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Cristian Mungiu’s Norway-set drama, Fjord, has clinched the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic second win for the Romanian director. The acclaimed filmmaker, previously honored for his 2007 abortion drama 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, now joins an elite group of just ten directors to have received Cannes’ top prize twice. Fjord captivated audiences with its engrossing narrative exploring political polarization, which Mungiu himself described as “left-wing fundamentalism.” The film stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve as Romanian Evangelicals who relocate to Norway, only to have their children removed by child services following an incident involving spanking. Mungiu’s latest triumph further extends an extraordinary streak for specialty distributor Neon, which has now been associated with the last seven Palme d’Or winners. This unprecedented run underscores the label’s discerning eye for critically acclaimed cinema. Cristian …