Film i Väst co-productions selected for the Cannes Competition – tenth consecutive year

Two of Film i Väst’s co-productions have been selected for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where they will compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or: "Fjord" by Cristian Mungiu and "Gentle Monster" by Marie Kreutzer. This marks the tenth consecutive year that Film i Väst co-productions have been represented in the festival’s most prestigious section.

“Competing for the Palme d’Or in Cannes is among the greatest honours in the film world. Having had co-productions in the main competition for ten consecutive years is something we are extremely proud of. It demonstrates the strength of our long-term collaborations with leading filmmakers and producers " says Kristina Börjeson, Head of Production at Film i Väst

The Cannes Film Festival today, April 9, announced the selection for the festival’s official sections. Additional films may still be added, and further sections will be announced at a later date. The Cannes Film Festival takes place May 12–23.

Fjord

"Fjord" is Cristian Mungiu’s first English-language film. The leading roles are played by Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. Fjord is the fifth consecutive film by director Cristian Mungiu to be selected for the competition at the Cannes Film Festival, following "R.M.N." (2022), "Graduation" (Best Director, 2016), "Beyond the Hills" (Best Actresses and Best Screenplay, 2012), and "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days" (Palme d’Or and European Film Academy awards for Best Film and Best Director, 2007).

Fjord

Cristian Mungiu

Gentle Monster

"Gentle Monster" by Austrian director Marie Kreutzer, stars Léa Seydoux, Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp and Catherine Deneuve. Marie Kreutzer’s film "Corsage" (2022) premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival and was Austria’s submission for the Academy Awards. Postproduktionsbolag i Region Västra Götaland: Tint, Auditory & Spöket.

Gentle Monster

Marie Kreutzer