Cristian Mungiu
Romanian film director, screenwriter, and film producer (born 1968)
Cristian Mungiu (Romanian: [kristiˈan munˈdʒi.u]) is a Romanian filmmaker. A figure in the Romanian New Wave, his films usually explore Romania's contemporary society and politics. Mungiu is best known for his Palme d'Or–winning films 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) and Fjord (2026). For Beyond the Hills (2012) and Graduation (2016), he won Best Screenplay and Best Director prizes at the 65th and 69th Cannes Film Festivals, respectively.
Early life and education
Cristian Mungiu was born in Iași on April 27, 1968. His sister is political analyst Alina Mungiu-Pippidi.
After studying English literature at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, he worked for a few years as a teacher and journalist. He subsequently enrolled at the I. L. Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest to study film directing, graduating in 1998.
Career
Mungiu made several short films after graduating. In 2002, he made his feature debut with Occident, which was selected for the Directors' Fortnight of the 55th Cannes Film Festival.
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