Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for his film 'Fjord,' a tense family drama starring Sebastian Stan. The ceremony also recognized other major awards.

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the Palme d’Or for 'Fjord', a tense family drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. In FRANCE 24’s special Cannes awards programme, Eve Jackson and critic Emma Jones break down all the major winners from the closing ceremony – from the Grand Prix for 'Minotaur' to the double acting prizes for 'All of a Sudden' and 'Coward'.