Fallen Leaves12A

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki | Finland | 2023 | 1h 21m | Finnish & Arabic w/ English subtitles | Starring Alma Pöysti, Martti Suosalo, Alina Tomnikov, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiäinen

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles–from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and even a stray dog. Told with his trademark style and deadpan humour, Aki Kaurismäki (Le Harve, The Match Factory Girl) makes a masterful return with this tender tale of star-crossed lovers. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Reviews

‘It’s romantic and sweet-natured, in a deadpan style that in no way undermines or ironises the emotions involved and with some sharp things to say about contemporary politics.’
★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

‘It’s a low-key treat with moments of real bliss.’
★★★★
Dave Calhoun, Time Out

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We showed Fallen Leaves between December 15, 2023 and December 28, 2023.

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Monday 13th May

18:00

Tampopo 15
1h 54m | Japanese w/ English subtitles
Jûzô Itami's humorous and tantalising ‘Ramen Western’ about two Japanese truck drivers who stumble upon a run-down fast food noodle stop and agree to help the woman in charge of the struggling business.

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