
Romania submits Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” as its 2027 Oscar contender for Best International Feature
Romania’s official selection committee has chosen Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes‑premiered drama “Fjord” as the country’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. The film, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan as a devout Romanian couple who move to a Norwegian village and face child‑abuse accusations, won the Palme d’Or and several other honors at Cannes. It will compete against fifteen international titles when the Academy announces the shortlist on Dec. 15, with nominees slated for Jan. 21, 2027.



