Drifting Clouds

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Dani G Many recurring elements from all Kaurismaki's films, and of course most of its actors, but with a little ---just little--- different approach of the leading couple (now a married one), and a little bit different type of ending. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Jesse D I really enjoyed this movie . I was unfamiliar with Finnish produced movies before viewing this. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/21 Full Review Audience Member One of the finest films from Kaurismäki. Immensely funny if you understand Kaurismäki's dark sense of humour. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member I believe Aki Kaurismäki's humour and optimism did help the Finnish people get over the depression times. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully executed little film about life in a dead-end Finnish town that has perfect performances and a really enjoyable atmosphere. Kaurismäki to the max. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review sarfaraz a Drifting Clouds (Finnish: Kauas pilvet karkaavat) is quirky comedy Finnish film directed by Aki Kaurismäki. Starring Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen and Markku Peltola. It won the prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention for Aki Kaurismäki at Cannes Film Festival - Grand Prix at Belgian Syndicate of Cinema Critics - Audience Award 'Best Feature' at Sao Paulo International Film Festival - Import Award at Tromsø International Film Festival. Film was premiered at American Film Institute, Washington D.C. (U.S.A.). Ilona (Kati Outinen) is 38-years old waitress at bankrupt restaurant - a frequent hangout for elderly customers enjoying Finnish tango musical songs - which is shut down - she cares about workers at restaurant, an alcoholic chef (Markku Peltola) who holding back hulky guard Melartin (Sakari Kuosmanen)at distant by pointing knife until he finishes up; in which case Ilona wrestles through - but next day he voluntarily hands over money to guard for stitches, taxi, and doctor's fees. Ilona is married to a loving husband who is recently laid off by transport as truck-driver, he could not get job due to going deaf from his one ear, and his license revoked; saying 'now I can only drive toy car'. Aki's notion through this film defines the stress he keeps on unemployment and hurdles faced by people in search of jobs - and an ultimate struggle. Anyone who has seen Aki's movies should understand the kind of sweet story in Drifting Clouds. Aki uses great uses of vivid colors 'red' - 'blue' - 'green' - 'purple' etc. Aki emphasizes on use of vodka, beer, cigarettes in most of his movies - he, being himself fond of wine and cigarettes. Film does not exit much to the dismay of audience; for it provides gala-happy-ending. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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