Sun, Feb 25, 2024 | 3:00 pm

Breezeline Winter Cinema Series
Fallen Leaves

Ansa, a supermarket shelf stocker, and Holappa, an alcoholic, meet in a karaoke bar in Helsinki. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. Against all odds, the two lonely souls attempt to build a relationship. Palme d’Or nominee, and WINNER of the Jury Prize of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

 

Golden Globes: TWO Nominations
     Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language
     Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy – Alma Pöysti

Directed by: Aki Kaurismäki
Starring: Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Alina Tomnikov, Martti Suosalo

Finnish with English subtitles.

DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

“…the best big-screen romance of the year even though its prospective lovers exchange only a handful of words and, for most of the film, don’t know each other’s names.”

The Associated Press

“Sometimes a movie reaches the unreachable in us, not because it’s a grand masterpiece but because it’s as quiet and intimate as air.”

Time

“.. a lovely, star-crossed romance.”

The Irish Times

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