Writer/director Aki Kaurismaki won the Jury prize at this year's
Cannes Film Festival with his 20th feature film,
Fallen Leaves. Kaurismaki has called the film a continuation of his "Proletariat
Quartet," following Shadows in Paradise (1986),
Ariel (1988) and
The Match Factory Girl (1990).
Fallen Leaves stars Alma Pöysti and
Jussi Vatanen as Anna and Holappa, two lonely strangers who meet by
chance and attempt to build a relationship in spite of Holappa's
alcoholism.
Fallen Leaves is in UK/ROI cinemas from December 1st.
Check out the new trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Set in modern day Helsinki, Fallen Leaves tells the story of Ansa (Alma Pöysti) and Holappa (Jussi Vatanen), two lonely souls whose chance meeting at a local karaoke bar is beset by numerous hurdles. From lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism and a charming stray dog, the pair’s path to happiness is as bittersweet as it is ultimately delightful.
