anatomy of a slap on the butt
After the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave everything behind in Romania 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.
Where to watch
Fjord is showing in 6 cinemas in Athens - next screening Friday 9 October at 17:30 at Cinema Mikrokosmos.
Next screenings: Friday 9 October.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
Fun exercise where we are challenged to empathize with people who hold beliefs we likely don’t agree with, who are experiencing a particularly insidious injustice where progressivism is inverted as a weapon of prejudice. I’m curious how this will be received in the culture it’s critiquing, but the broader questions about hypocrisy and intolerance are handled with a refreshing amount of nuance and in an interesting modern context. Can see this winning the Palme. A little too subdued imo but still great stuff.
Finally something juicy. He never stops looking like my favorite bald Twitch streamer
Common questions
What is Fjord about?+
After migrating from Romania to a remote Norwegian village, a couple faces a traumatic legal battle when their young daughter is found with bruises at school.
Who directed Fjord?+
The film was directed by Cristian Mungiu, the acclaimed Romanian filmmaker known for his Palme d'Or-winning drama 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.
Has Fjord won any awards?+
Yes, Fjord was awarded the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
