La Palme d'or "Fjord" sort mercredi en salle : Cristian Mungiu son réalisateur "espère que le public va aimer"
Summary
Cristian Mungiu discusses his Palme d'Or-winning film *Fjord*, which explores societal polarization through the controversial removal of migrant children by Norwegian social services. He argues that radical progressivism can become extremist, urging dialogue over imposition to heal Western fractures. The director also addresses the risk of his work being instrumentalized and reveals his next project, a comedy series set in Eastern Europe.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Christian Mungiu and his second Palme d'Or
Plot summary and the choice of Norway as setting
Social polarization and the danger of radical progressivism
Cinematic realism and the symbolism of the Norwegian flag
Audience empathy, neutrality, and the risk of instrumentalization
The need for dialogue and optimism through children
Casting Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve
Filming in Norway and upcoming comedy projects
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