Romanian cinema achieved prominence in the 2000s with the appearance of such films as "The Death of Mr. Lazarescu", directed by Cristi Puiu, (Cannes 2005 Prix un certain regard winner), and "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days", directed by Cristian Mungiu (Cannes 2007 "Palme d'Or" winner). The latter, according to "Variety", is "further proof of Romania's new prominence in the film world."