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A 2002 Finnish comedy-drama film by Aki Kaurismäki about a man who loses his memory after a violent attack and starts a new life in Helsinki. The film was nominated for an Oscar and won the Cannes Grand Prix.
A comedy-drama about a man who loses his memory after a beating and starts a new life in Helsinki. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and see ratings from other viewers.
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- Aki Kaurismäki
- PG-13
- Markku Peltola
Jun 27, 2003 · Aki Kaurismaki’s “The Man Without a Past,” from Finland, was an Oscar nominee for best foreign language film this year. It follows the adventures of its nameless hero in a series of episodes that are dry, deadpan and either funny or sad, maybe both.
The Man Without a Past: Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. With Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen, Juhani Niemelä, Kaija Pakarinen. M arrives in Helsinki only to be viciously attacked by thugs and pronounced dead by medics.
Read what critics and viewers think of this Finnish film by Aki Kaurismaki, a comedy-drama about a man who loses his memory and starts a new life. See how the film explores themes of identity, love, humanity and humour with a minimalist style and a cast of non-professional actors.
A man who loses his memory after a brutal attack in Helsinki tries to rebuild his life from scratch. He meets a Salvation Army officer, a blind musician, and his ex-wife, while facing the consequences of his past.
Apr 4, 2003 · Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
