Overview
- NEON has scheduled Fjord to open in U.S. theaters on October 9 and is organizing coordinated press for the cast and director ahead of the release.
- The 146-minute drama is directed by Cristian Mungiu, a two-time Palme d’Or winner, and stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve in the lead roles.
- The plot follows a Romanian-Norwegian family that moves to a remote coastal town where strict faith and community judgment collide after allegations of abuse arise.
- Early festival coverage and reviews from outlets such as Deadline, Vogue and The Daily Beast have praised the film’s performances and its timely, socially conscious themes.
- Produced by an international team that includes Pascal Caucheteux and Vincent Maraval, Fjord is Romania’s official submission to the 99th Academy Awards and has been steered through major festivals to build awards momentum.