Aki Kaurismäki is definitely one of the highlights of Finnish cinema, being a very internationally acclaimed director and one who has provided a vast number of incredible dramas, with some well written humour in them.
This one falls very much into his typical low-key, subtle and funny exploration of the human psyche, being somewhat Roy Anderson-esque in the best of ways.
The actors all do an incredible job, and the script is simply masterful, truly an incredible achievement.
The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very subtle and scaled back, and in line with Kaurismäki's style.
Overall, very likely one of the director's better films, one of the best of the year, and one which is highly recommended for any lover of film!
This one falls very much into his typical low-key, subtle and funny exploration of the human psyche, being somewhat Roy Anderson-esque in the best of ways.
The actors all do an incredible job, and the script is simply masterful, truly an incredible achievement.
The cinematography, cutting and editing is splendid, very subtle and scaled back, and in line with Kaurismäki's style.
Overall, very likely one of the director's better films, one of the best of the year, and one which is highly recommended for any lover of film!