Title: Fallen Leaves
Original Title: Kuolleet lehdet
Year: 2023
Info
- Country: Finland Germany
- Language: Finnish Arabic
- Length: 81 Minutes (1 hour 21 min)
- Genre: Comedy Drama
- Studios: Sputnik
- Distributor: Avalon Films
Release Dates
- UK: December 01 2023
- United States: November 17 2023
Plot
Its director, Aki Kaurismäki, known for 'Crime and Punishment', presents the story of two lonely people who meet by chance in the night of Helsinki and try to find their first, only and last love. their lives.
His adventure toward achieving this desired goal is marred by the protagonist's alcoholism, lost phone numbers, and life's general tendency to put obstacles in the way of those who seek their happiness.
Ansa is single and lives in Helsinki. She works in a supermarket on a zero-hours contract, restocking shelves, then sorting recyclable plastic. One night she accidentally meets the equally lonely worker Holappa, an alcoholic . Against all odds and misunderstandings, they try to build a relationship. As a result, Holappa manages to control his addiction to alcohol.
It was selected as the Finnish candidate for best international film at the Oscar Awards 2024. It is the twentieth feature film by Finnish director and screenwriter Aki Kaurismäki. The film constitutes the conclusion of his so-called proletarian series, which began with 'Shadows in Paradise' (1986), Ariel (1988) and 'The Girl from the Match Factory' (1990) and was originally designed like a trilogy. The title refers to the French chanson Les feuilles mortes by Joseph Kosma and Jacques Prévert.
Awards
- 2024 Golden Globes: 2 0
Cast
Director:
Holappa
Ansa
Tonja
Mies matkakodissa
Parakin asukas
Ylihoitaja
Videos
December 18 2023
Photos
Trivia
Awarded at Cannes
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize.
For the Oscars
Official submission of Finland for the Best International Feature Film category of the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
Twentieth of Kaurismäki
It is the twentieth feature film by Finnish director and screenwriter Aki Kaurismäki.
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2014
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2013
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2013
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2014
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2016
8.4
2013
7.8
2016
8.3
2015
9.2
2016 - Act
8.1
2018
7.5