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Palme d'Or Winner 'Fjord' Opens Jakarta Film Fest
2 Nov
Summary
- Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' opened Jakarta World Cinema on Nov 6.
- The film is Romania's Oscar submission for 2027.
- Festival features 207 titles from 69 countries.
The fifth Jakarta World Cinema festival commenced on November 6 with the screening of Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner, 'Fjord.' This critically acclaimed film is also Romania's official submission for the 2027 Academy Awards, aiming for international recognition.
The festival's lineup boasts an extensive collection of 207 films sourced from 69 countries worldwide. Notably, 102 of these cinematic works are exclusively available in theaters, while online streaming commenced on October 6 via KlikFilm. A significant portion, 120 films, have already garnered awards at major international festivals.
Cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru highlighted 'Fjord' as a departure from previous collaborations, being shot outside Romania in English and Norwegian. The film's themes of values and societal perspectives aim to provoke self-reflection among audiences. The festival concludes on November 7 with the Thai horror film 'Inherit.'
