Finland / Germany,
2023, 81 min
Directed by:
Aki KaurismäkiScreenplay:
Aki KaurismäkiCinematography:
Timo SalminenCast:
Jussi Vatanen, Alma Pöysti, Janne Hyytiäinen, Nuppu Koivu, Matti Onnismaa, Martti Suosalo, Sakari Kuosmanen, Alina TomnikovVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Master filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki returns with his latest deadpan gem Fallen Leaves, a luminous ode to romance and moviegoing. In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles - from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. (MUBI)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki, Mark Lwoff, Misha Jaari, Reinhard Brundig (Best International Independent Film)
European Film Awards
- 2023 - Best Film
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki (Best Director)
- 2023 - Jussi Vatanen (Best Actor)
- 2023 - Alma Pöysti (Best Actress)
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki (Best Screenwriter)
- 2023 - Lux Audience Award
César Awards
- 2024 - Aki Kaurismäki (Best Foreign Film)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2024 - Aki Kaurismäki (Best Non-English Language Film)
Jussi Awards
- 2024 - Aki Kaurismäki, Mark Lwoff, Misha Jaari (Best Film)
- 2024 - Aki Kaurismäki (Best Direction)
- 2024 - Jussi Vatanen (Best Leading Role)
- 2024 - Alma Pöysti (Audience Favorite in Acting)
Golden Globes
- 2024 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
- 2024 - Alma Pöysti (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki (Jury Prize)
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki (Golden Palm - Official Competition)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2023 - Aki Kaurismäki (FIPRESCI Award)