Aki Kaurismäki

The strange and beautiful world of Aki Kaurismäki

By David Jenkins

In celebration of the release of Fallen Leaves, we guide you through the world of Finland’s cine-beat poet extraordinaire.

Fallen Leaves review – the Finnish legend returns

By David Jenkins

Another gorgeous tragicomic farce from Finnish maestro Aki Kaurismäki, a heartfelt cinephile ode to the possibility of love among the working classes.

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Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall wins the 2023 Palme d’Or

By David Jenkins

The psychological courtroom thriller with the great Sandra Hüller wins the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fallen Leaves – first-look review

By David Jenkins

Another gorgeous tragicomic farce from Finnish maestro Aki Kaurismäki, a heartfelt cinephile ode to the possibility of love among the working classes.

Revisiting Le Havre’s portrait of the migrant crisis 10 years on

By Bora Rex

Aki Kaurismäki’s drama remains sadly relevant as refugees and migrants face perilous journeys and human rights abuses in search of better lives.

The 100 Best Films of the 2000s: 75-51

By Little White Lies

Our countdown of the finest cinematic offerings from 2000 to 2009 continues. How many have you seen?

Why Leningrad Cowboys Go America remains a classic music biopic

By Patrick Preziosi

Aki Kaurismäki’s snapshot of a pompadoured polka troupe is one of the great touring movies.

The Other Side of Hope

By David Jenkins

Finland’s Aki Kaurismäki responds to the refugee crisis in typically deadpan and affecting fashion.

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The Other Side of Hope – first look review

By David Jenkins

Finland’s Aki Kaurismäki lights up the Berlin competition with a typically bittersweet response to the migrant crisis.

50 films to look forward to in 2017 – part 2

By Little White Lies

New films from Ben Wheatley, Kelly Reichardt and Shane Carruth wrap up our bumper preview.

Meet the forward-thinking creatives leading Finnish cinema’s charge

By Adam Woodward

Aki Kaurismäki is still king, but emerging voices at both ends of the scale are ensuring a bright future for this small Scandinavian nation.

Le Havre

By David Jenkins

Aki Kaurismäki’s charming people-trafficking drama gently floats into the realms of the magical.

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