08-10-2026 11:17 via nytimes.com

He Won’t Tell You What to Think. Some Viewers Can’t Forgive Him for That.

Cristian Mungiu, a two-time Palme d’Or winner, insists that his job is to test your empathy, not validate your opinions.
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