Content overview: “Renate Reinsve on Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’: “I Knew I Was Going Into a Comp”. Renate Reinsve, who won the Best Actress award at Cannes in 2021 for her breakout role in Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, is back at the festival with Fjord, the latest film from Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, which won the Best Screenplay award at Cannes. Reinsve describes the experience as entering “a completely different world,” highlighting Mungiu’s distinctive approach to storytelling. Fjord marks a significant departure for the Norwegian actress, known for her nuanced performances in Scandinavian cinema, as she steps into the rigorous, naturalistic style of the Romanian New Wave.
The film, which also stars Judith State, explores complex social and moral themes, continuing Mungiu’s tradition of incisive, thought-provoking cinema. Reinsve’s collaboration with the Palme d’Or-winning director signals her growing international stature and willingness to take on challenging roles. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.