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culture El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-24

Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Wins Second Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu has secured his second Palme d'Or for 'Fjord' at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, adding to his acclaimed career. Meanwhile, Spanish film 'La bola negra' and Polish film 'Fatherland' jointly earned the Best Director award.

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