Fallen Leaveshas been one of the buzziestCannesfilms so far and is Kaurismakis first Palme dOr nominee since 2011sLe Havre.
Deadlines Pete Hammondcalled it a flat-out-gem.
Kaurismaki credited Charlie Chaplin as an inspiration forFallen Leavesand said he remains the best ever.
L-R: Jussi Vatanen, Paula Oinonen, Director Aki Kaurismäki, Alma Pöysti and Misha Jaari attend the “Kuolleet Lehdet (Fallen Leaves)” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival.Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Its been a learning journey of cinematography and asparagus, added Poysti.
