The Man without a Past Aki Kaurism‰ki

Kaurism‰ki's most warmly received film, an award winner at Cannes, and an insightful documentary about his life and work. The Man without a Past (2002; 97 mins.), Kaurism‰ki's most warmly received film, follows an amnesiac as he attempts to rebuild his life. Kaurism‰ki regular Kati Outinen won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her droll portrayal of a Salvation Army worker who builds a relationship with him.

Aki Kaurism‰ki (2001; 53 mins.), an episode of the French series Cinema of our Time, offers an insightful look at the director's habits, home, and well-stocked bar.