Fjord
Drama Romanian
After the deaths of Mihai’s parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave everything behind and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth’s family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth offers the promise of a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghius’ young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.
| Cast: | Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Lisa Carlehed, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Henrikke Lund Olsen, Vanessa Ceban, Giulia Nahmany, Ingvild Lien, Turid Vatne, Alin Panc |
|---|---|
| Director: | Cristian Mungiu |
| Editor: | Mircea Olteanu |
| Camera: | Tudor Vladimir Panduru |
All Guild Reviews of "Fjord"
Cannes’ Favourite Leaves Too Many Open Ends
What could be thornier than when children are the at the centre of the conflict, with the family unit up against the might of the state?
When a bunch of kids are greeted by a school principal saying jovially, no Draculas here, you are meant to surmise a few things. That the children have a connection with Romania, and that this remote Norwegian town with a fjord on one side and mountains on the other, is a new experience for them. Turns out that The Gheorghiu family, with a Romanian father and Norwegian mother, and their five children — two teenagers, two younger ones, and the fifth, a babe in arms, have relocated from Romania and come to live in Norway. Mihai (Sebastian Stan) is an IT expert, and Lisbet (Renate Reinsve) who works in medicine are here for fresh prospects and fresh air, both of which seems to be in ample supply in this snowy, windy place, which turns out to be not as welcoming, leaving the new entrants facing an uncertain future.
Latest Reviews
