Le Havre (2011)

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Directed by

Aki Kaurismäki

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André Wilms
Marcel Marx

Kati Outinen
Arletty

Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Monet

Blondin Miguel
Idrissa

Elina Salo
Claire

Evelyne Didi
Yvette

Quoc Dung Nguyen
Chang

François Monnié
Epicier

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A good movie

9 years, 2 months ago at Feb 17 22:45

johanlefourbe

Even though I have seen a couple of movies directed by Aki Kaurismaki, I'm far from being an expert on his work but since this movie (like most of the other movies he has done) received some very good reviews, I was really eager to check it out. On top of that, the action was set in France which made it even more intriguing to me. Eventually, like all the other movies directed by this guy, I adm... read more

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5 months, 2 weeks ago at Nov 23 13:56

fernando

(MU) De lo más sentimental (con niño salvado y todo) y cristiano (sin alusión a la religión, pero muy iluminado en el momento del milagro como retribución al bien, cuando la mujer se cura del cáncer) ; viejos músicos que conmueven y un Leaud que se mofa dle ciudadano acusete....

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Description: Aki Kaurismäki doesn’t lose his own style. Eccentric, expressive heroes, sparse, well prepared shots and strong, explicit gestures are the distinguishing features of his works. But in Le Havre, which was awarded the FIPRESCI award in Cannes, the Finnish director abandons his grim vision of society. He proposes to the viewers a universal story about the power of goodness. Refugees deserve a voice in the cinema – said the director. – I can’t make realistic films about society, so I tell a fable. I don’t have faith in a better future. But others can still regain it. A shoeshiner, with a story to tell lives in the epony ... (more)

Release date: 8 September 2011

Tags: 2010s (7), Finland (5), Comedy (4), 2011 (4), France (4), Germany (3), Finnish (3), Drama (2), French (2), Refugee (2), Provincial (1), 90 Min. (1), Id Papers (1), Shoe Shiner (1), Plead For Help (1), Nasty Neighbor (1), Migrant (1), Denunciation (1), Migrant Camp (1), Container (1)

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fernando posted a review 5 months, 2 weeks ago

“(MU) De lo más sentimental (con niño salvado y todo) y cristiano (sin alusión a la religión, pero muy iluminado en el momento del milagro como retribución al bien, cuando la mujer se cura del cáncer) ; viejos músicos que conmueven y un Leaud que se mofa dle ciudadano acusete....” read more