Romania's Oscar Bait: Is 'Fjord' a Lock for Best International Feature? Romania's Oscar contender, Cristian Mungiu's Fjord, has been touted as a strong contender in the Best International Feature category.
Its Palme d'Or win at Cannes was seen by many as a guarantee of an Oscar nomination.
However, does this film truly represent Romania's finest cinematic achievement, or is it a calculated move to secure a spot among the Academy's elite?