Cristian Mungiu (Romanian: [kristiˈan munˈdʒi.u]; born 27 April 1968) is a Romanian filmmaker. He won the Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival for his film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, which he wrote and directed. He has also won the awards for Best Screenplay and Best Director, at the 2012 and 2016 Cannes Film Festivals, for his films Beyond the Hills and Graduation.
Cristian Mungiu | |
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 Cristian Mungiu at the 2012 edition of Cannes Film Festival | |
| Born | 27 April 1968 |
| Alma mater | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University |
| Occupation(s) | Director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Alina Mungiu-Pippidi (sister) |
| Awards | Palme d'Or 2007: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days |
Early life
editMungiu was born in Iași. His sister is political analyst Alina Mungiu-Pippidi. After studying English literature at the University of Iaşi, he worked for a few years as a teacher and as a journalist. After that, he enrolled at the University of Film in Bucharest to study film directing. After graduating in 1998, Mungiu made several short films.
Career
editIn 2002, he debuted with his first feature film, Occident, which enjoyed critical success, winning prizes in several film festivals and being featured in Director's Fortnight at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2007, Mungiu wrote and directed his second feature, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. The film was received enthusiastically, attracting critical praise and being selected in the official competition at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or for feature film,[1] marking the first time that prize was awarded to a Romanian filmmaker.
His 2012 film Beyond the Hills was screened in competition at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival,[2][3] where Mungiu won the award for Best Screenplay,[4] and Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan shared the award for Best Actress.[4] The film was also selected as the Romanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards,[5] making the January shortlist.[6]
In 2013, he produced Nae Caranfil's 6.9 on Richter.[7] In April 2013, he was selected as a member of the main competition jury at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.[8]
In 2016, he directed the tragedy Graduation, which premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, where Mungiu won the award for Best Director. The film was in competition for the Palme d'Or.[9]
Mungiu was the Jury President of the Semaine de la Critique non-competitive section of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.[10]
At the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Mungiu's feature R.M.N. was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or. The film's coproducers include the Dardenne brothers' Les Films du Fleuve.[11]
Influences and style
editMungiu has said that Miloš Forman and Robert Altman are important filmmakers who influenced him. He also respects the realism of Bicycle Thieves, among other famous realistic films.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Year | English Title | Original Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Corul pompierilor | Short | |
| Nicio întâmplare | |||
| Zapping | |||
| 2002 | Occident | Debut film | |
| 2005 | Lost and Found (segment Turkey Girl) | Co-director | |
| 2007 | 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days | 4 luni, 3 săptămâni și 2 zile | Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival |
| 2009 | Tales from the Golden Age | Amintiri din epoca de aur | Co-director |
| 2012 | Beyond the Hills | După dealuri | Best Screenplay at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival |
| 2016 | Graduation | Bacalaureat | Best Director at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival |
| 2022 | R.M.N. | ||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cannes Film Festival[12][13][14] | Palme d'Or | 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days | Won |
| FIPRESCI Prize | Won | |||
| Cinema Prize of the French National Education System | Won | |||
| Chicago International Film Festival | Best Feature | Nominated | ||
| European Film Awards[15][16] | Best Film (with Oleg Mutu) | Won | ||
| Best Director | Won | |||
| Best Screenwriter | Nominated | |||
| Hollywood Film Awards | Hollywood World Award | Won | ||
| 2008 | Bodil Awards | Best Non-American Film | Nominated | |
| César Awards[17] | Best Foreign Film | Nominated | ||
| Gopo Awards[18][19] | Best Feature Film (with Oleg Mutu) | Won | ||
| Best Directing | Won | |||
| Audience Award | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Independent Spirit Awards[20] | Best Foreign Film | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Cannes Film Festival | Un Certain Regard | Tales from the Golden Age | Nominated |
| Goya Awards[21] | Best European Film | 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days | Won | |
| 2010 | Gopo Awards | Audience Award | Tales from the Golden Age | Won |
| 2012 | Cannes Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Beyond the Hills | Won |
| Palme d'Or | Nominated | |||
| Chicago International Film Festival | Best International Feature | Nominated | ||
| European Film Awards | European Screenwriter | Nominated | ||
| Mar del Plata International Film Festival | Golden Ástor | Won | ||
| 2016 | Cannes Film Festival[9] | Palme d'Or | Graduation | Nominated |
| Best Director | Won | |||
| Ghent International Film Festival | Grand Prix for Best Film | Nominated | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'Or | R.M.N. | Nominated |
Honours
edit- Romanian Royal Family: 70th Knight of the Royal Decoration of the Cross of the Romanian Royal House[22]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Festival de Cannes: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days". Festival-Cannes.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
- ^ "2012 Official Selection". Cannes. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ "Cannes Film Festival 2012 line-up announced". timeout. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ a b "Awards 2012". Cannes. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "Romania picks 'Beyond the Hills' for Oscar race". Variety. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "9 Foreign Language Films Vie For Oscar". Oscars. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Romania Announces Grants from 2012 Application Session". Archived from the original on 2013-06-29.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (23 April 2013). "Nicole Kidman, Christopher Waltz, Ang Lee Among Cannes Jury Members". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ a b "All awards". Festival de Cannes 2016. 21 May 2004.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (2021-06-07). "Cannes' Critics' Week Celebrates 60th Anniversary With French-Flavored Lineup". Variety. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ Staff, F. N. E. "Cristian Mungiu Back in Cannes' Competition with R.M.N." www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ Scott, A.O.; Dargis, Manohla (27 May 2007). "Romania rules at Cannes Film Festival". International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on 4 June 2007.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (29 May 2007). "Croisette compromises". Daily Variety. p. 15.
- ^ Levy, Emanuel (10 July 2007). "4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days to be Shown in French Schools". Emanuellevy.com. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Abortion drama scoops two European awards". The Guardian. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Staff (5 November 2007). "European Film Awards nominees". Variety. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ "The Césars go Hollywood". France24.com. 25 February 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ "Nominalizari 2008". Asociaţia pentru Promovarea Filmului Românesc. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Castigatori 2008". Asociaţia pentru Promovarea Filmului Românesc. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Reitman's Juno among top contenders for Indie Spirit film awards". CBC News. 27 November 2007. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ Rolfe, Pamela (1 February 2009). "'Camino' leads Goya Awards with six nods". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ^ Crucea Casei Regale a României
External links
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- Cristian Mungiu at IMDb
- (Romanian) 7 scenarii (7 Scripts), Editura LiterNet - screenplays volume by Cristian Mungiu
- interview with 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days director Cristian Mungiu at european-films.net
- In-depth analyses of Mungiu's films and of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days