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Cristian Mungiu More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

Trivia

After studying English literature at the University of Iasi, he worked as a teacher and as a journalist for some years.

Studied directing at the University of Film in Bucharest, where he graduated in 1998.

First Romanian director to win the Golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival, for 4 luni, 3 saptamâni si 2 zile (2007).

Back home in Romania, the director received a medal from the president and the key to his hometown after his Cannes' victory.

Born into a doctor's family, he has a sister, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, a noted political analyst.

Personal Quotes

I had the experience of working on a film for somebody else, on a foreign production. They were very nice people, but I discovered it is very difficult for me to have somebody else interfere with my film. I wouldn't like to work on anything unless I have complete control.

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