The Man Without a Past
Dir: Aki Kaurismäki
2002
*****
The man without a past is essentially an ode to classic film-noir but very much in keeping with Kaurismäki's style and love towards his homeland. It's also very wry, very funny and very beautiful. Part 2 of his Finland trilogy ( between Drifting Clouds and Lights in the Dusk), I didn't like it as much as Drifting Clouds or some of his earlier work but that's not saying much really because I think he is one of the top directors working today. I also caught the subtle tribute to Matti Pellonpää, it was subtle and quite lovely.