Richmond Film Society - Screening of 'Fallen Leaves' (Finland)

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Fallen Leaves

RFS’s final film of 2024 is a romantic comedy-drama written and directed by one of the society’s favourites, Aki Kaurismäki, whose previous two films, Le Havre and The Other Side of Hope have also screened at The Exchange.

This quirky, bittersweet romantic drama tells the story of two lonely souls, Ansa and Holappa, who unexpectedly meet in a karaoke bar and form a delicate connection in the midst of their quiet, working-class lives in Helsinki. Ansa, a part-time grocery store worker, and Holappa, a construction labourer battling alcoholism, navigate the struggles of their mundane routines while longing for companionship and meaning.

Their relationship blossoms slowly as they try to overcome the obstacles life throws their way, from miscommunications and Holappa’s drinking problem to the harsh realities of economic instability and isolation. Despite these challenges, the film cleverly balances a sense of melancholy with Kaurismäki’s classic deadpan and understated humour - all within its 81 minute running time.

Fallen Leaves won the Jury Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its life-affirming qualities and its bone-dry, laconic humour.

50 non-member tickets are available to purchase for this screening. Non-member tickets are £5 (full-time students £3) and can be purchased in advance from The Exchange's Box Office: online at http://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/events, by telephone 020 8240 2399 or in person. To ensure that you secure a ticket and avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend early pre-booking via The Exchange.

Should any non-member tickets remain available on the night of screenings, they can be purchased solely from The Exchange’s box office on the ground floor. Purchases are by contactless payments only.

Richmond Film Society was formed in 1963 and has since screened nearly 900 films. Our objective was, and remains, to bring our community the very best in World Cinema. Our seasons run from September to June and attract an aggregate audience of just under 5,000.