The best Aki Kaurismäki films
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: The Man Without a Past (2002) · Fallen Leaves (2023) · Drifting Clouds (1996). (Updated Sep 30, 2026.)
From Calamari Union to Fallen Leaves: the Aki Kaurismäki films most admired by critics and audiences (Filmihullu, Wikipedia, Muropaketti).
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Top 13
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1
The Man Without a Past (2002)
A man who has lost his memory on the edge of Helsinki; Cannes Grand Prix.
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2
Fallen Leaves (2023)
Two lonely people in Helsinki; Time magazine's film of the year.
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3
Drifting Clouds (1996)
A couple who lose their jobs try to open a restaurant.
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4
Shadows in Paradise (1986)
A garbage collector and a cashier; the start of the worker trilogy.
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5
Ariel (1988)
An unemployed miner heads from Lapland to Helsinki.
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6
The Match Factory Girl (1990)
The bleak final part of the worker trilogy.
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7
Le Havre (2011)
A shoeshiner helps an African boy in France.
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8
The Other Side of Hope (2017)
A Syrian refugee and a Helsinki restaurant; Silver Bear in Berlin.
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9
Calamari Union (1985)
A gang of men all called Frank try to reach Eira; a cult classic.
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10
Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)
A Finnish band tours the United States.
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11
La Vie de Bohème (1992)
Three poor artists in Paris.
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12
Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana (1994)
Two men and two women on a road trip.
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13
Lights in the Dusk (2006)
A lonely security guard and a dangerous woman.
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