Question 1

What film do Ansa and Holappa watch in the cinema, and how does it connect to the director?

Accepted Answer

They see 'The Dead Don't Die' (2019), directed by Jim Jarmusch, who has been influenced by Kaurismäki and used his actors in his own films.

Question 2

Which real-life band performs in the karaoke bar, and what does their name mean?

Accepted Answer

The band is called Maustetytöt, which translates to 'Spice Girls' in English.

Question 3

Whose dog plays the stray dog in the film, and what is its name?

Accepted Answer

The dog belongs to director Aki Kaurismäki and is named Alma, the same as actress Alma Pöysti's first name.

Question 4

At which major festival did 'Fallen Leaves' win the Jury Prize?

Accepted Answer

It won the Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it also competed for the Palme d'Or.

Question 5

What obstacles do the two lonely souls face in their search for love in Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

They encounter lost phone numbers, mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog as obstacles to happiness.

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