Aki Kaurismäki

Finnish film director and screenwriter

Aki Kaurismäki - Finnish film director and screenwriter
Born

April 4th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Finland

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Born in 1957, this Finnish film director, producer, and screenwriter gained recognition for a distinct cinematic style characterized by minimal dialogue and deadpan humor. Films often explore themes of loneliness, love, and the human condition. Major works include 'The Man Without a Past,' which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002, and 'Le Havre,' which was nominated for the Palme d'Or in 2011. The director's contributions to film have established a unique voice within the Finnish film industry and beyond.

Directed 'The Man Without a Past'

Directed 'Le Havre'

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