Cristian Mungiu - Romanian film maker – - born in Iasi, Romania, in

the University of Iasi, earning his degree in English and American Literature the Academy for Theatre and Film in Bucharest, where he directed eight shorts

Filmography as director Corul pompierilor2000 Corul pompierilor (short) Nicio întâmplare Nicio întâmplare (short) Zapping Zapping (short) Occident2002 Occident Lost and Found2005 Lost and Found - segment Turkey Girl 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Tales from the Golden Age2009 Tales from the Golden Age

Recognition Palme d'OrPalme d'Or (2007) - 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language FilmLos Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Foreign Language Film (2007) - 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days European Film Award for Best FilmEuropean Film Award for Best Film (2007) - 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

His first feature film, Occident, enjoyed critical success, winning prizes in several film festivals and being featured in Director’s Fortnight at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

His second feature, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days was received enthusiastically, attracting critical praise and being selected in the official competition at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days tells the story of a young woman who helps her friend obtain an illegal abortion in 1980s Communist Romania;4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days tells the story of a young woman who helps her friend obtain an illegal abortion in 1980s Communist Romania; It's a riveting, horrifying and beautifully told story.It's a riveting, horrifying and beautifully told story.

In 2007 Cristian Mungiu won Palme d'Or for his movie "4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days“ marking the first time that this prize was awarded to a Romanian film maker.In 2007 Cristian Mungiu won Palme d'Or for his movie "4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days“ marking the first time that this prize was awarded to a Romanian film maker.