The Polarized Politics of Art: Can We Handle the Complexity? Cristian Mungiu's latest film, Fjord, has been a lightning rod for controversy since its Palme d'Or win at Cannes.
Rather than taking sides or being defensive about his work, Mungiu seems to be reveling in the debate it has sparked.
"People assume that what the film says is the opinion of the filmmaker," he notes with a hint of exasperation. "Come on.