Shadows In Paradise [Varjoja Paratiisissa]
By Jenn Brown on November 8, 2009 - 3:52pm
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Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 7:00pm
Host:
AFS Essential Cinema
Location:
Alamo Drafthouse -- South Lamar
More info:
Visit external web page. Produced by Mika Kaurismaki
Cinematography by Timo Salminen
Edited by Raija Talvio
Finland, 1986, distributed by Janus Pictures, DVD, color, 1.85:1, 76 min.
Cast: Matti Pellonpaa, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Esko Nikkari
Finnish/Swedish/English with English subtitles
Nikander, a reticent garbageman, has few dreams and little to enjoy in life, but when he meets Ilona, a grocery clerk, he begins to hope that his life can be more enjoyable. However, choosing a bingo parlor for his first date with Ilona really doesn’t make a good impression.
Austin Film Society presents: The Chilly Humorist of Finland: Aki Kaurismaki. Nov 17–Dec 15, 2009. Tickets available at www.austinfilm.org - Free for members of AFS or $6 at the door.