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The Romanian film "Fjord," directed by Cristian Mungiu, receives 500,000 lei from the Ministry of Culture for Oscar promotion, significantly less than Spain's 50 million dollar budget. Minister Ioana Ciocan emphasized the challenges of promoting the film to the Academy's 12,000 members, requiring extensive marketing efforts. "Fjord," which won the Palm d'Or at Cannes, is Romania's submission for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars. The film will premiere nationally on January 15, 2027, with a gala event in Bucharest. The Oscar nominations will be announced on December 15, 2026, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027.