Fallen Leaves (2023) ***

A beautiful Finnish film from 2023, clearly inspired by the classic Aki Kaurismaki black comedies from the early 1990's, except it's also directed by Aki Kaurismaki himself, so the use of the word "inspired" might not be an accurate one, but otherwise it's exactly that.

Compartment No 6 (2021) ***

The Girl King (2016) ***

Naked Harbour (2012) ***

Black Blooded Brides Of Satan (2009) ***

Kuutamolla (2002) ****

The Man Without A Past (2002) ***

Superlative film from Finland.

Drifting Clouds (1996) ***

With "Drifting Clouds", Aki Kaurismaki, Finland's best known director, has made his most memorable film to date. Like all his previous works, it's an ultra-dry, extremely low-key comedy. This one is about a couple facing unemployment.

La Vie de Boheme (1992) ***

The Match Factory Girl (1990) ***

A minimalist Finnish film about a young girl looking for love and only finding rejection.

Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989) ***

A Finnish band from Helsinki is touring United States of America.

Feast By The Sea (1963) ***

Original title: "Meren Juhlat". It's available here.

Kolmen Kaupungin Kasvot (1962) ***

English title: ''The Faces Of Three Cities''. Namely, Turku, Tampere and Helsinki. It's available here.

Open Secret (1962) ***

Original title: "Yksityisalue". It's available here.

The Cross And The Flame (1957) ****

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Rakas varkaani (1957) ***

It's available here.

Saunasta sisua (1957) ****

Young Love (1955) ***

Kasva terveeksi (1955) ****

Putkinotko (1954) ****