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Aki Kaurismäki

Awards

Aki Kaurismäki

60 wins & 94 nominations

Tromsø International Film Festival

  • Kati Outinen and Kari Väänänen in Drifting Clouds (1996)
    1997 Winner Import Award
    • Drifting Clouds

Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Winner Silver Condor
    • Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language (Mejor Película Extranjera)
    • The Other Side of Hope
    Finland.
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2013 Nominee Silver Condor
    • Best Foreign Film, Not in the Spanish Language (Mejor Película Extranjera)
    • Le Havre
    Finland/France/Germany.
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2004 Nominee Silver Condor
    • Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera)
    • The Man Without a Past
    Finland/Germany/France.

Berlin International Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Golden Berlin Bear
    • Best Film
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Winner Silver Berlin Bear
    • Best Director
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Sakari Kuosmanen and Kati Outinen in Juha (1999)
    1999 Winner C.I.C.A.E. Award - Honorable Mention
    • Forum of New Cinema
    • Juha
  • The Bohemian Life (1992)
    1992 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • Forum of New Cinema
    • The Bohemian Life
  • The Match Factory Girl (1990)
    1990 Winner Interfilm Award
    • Forum of New Cinema
    • The Match Factory Girl

Bodil Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Bodil
    • Best Non-English Language Film (Bedste ikke-engelsksprogede film)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Nominee Bodil
    • Best Non-American Film (Bedste ikke amerikanske film)
    • The Man Without a Past
    Finland.

British Independent Film Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee British Independent Film Award
    • Best International Independent Film
    • Fallen Leaves
    Shared with: Misha Jaari · Mark Lwoff · Reinhard Brundig

Camerimage

  • Aki Kaurismäki
    2004 Winner Cinematographer-Director Duo Award
    Shared with: Timo Salminen

Cannes Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Palme d'Or
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Winner Jury Prize
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Aki Kaurismäki
    2016 Winner Golden Coach
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Nominee Palme d'Or
    • Le Havre
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • Competition
    • Le Havre

César Awards, France

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee César
    • Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee César
    • Best Director (Meilleur réalisateur)
    • Le Havre
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee César
    • Best Film (Meilleur film)
    • Le Havre
    Shared with: Fabienne Vonier
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Nominee César
    • Best European Union Film (Meilleur film de l'Union Européenne)
    • The Man Without a Past
    Finland.

Chicago International Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Gold Hugo
    • Best Feature
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Winner Silver Hugo
    • Best Director
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Gold Hugo
    • Best Feature
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Winner Gold Hugo
    • Best International Feature
    • Le Havre
    For the mastery of film director Aki Kaurismäki and his stylized yet very humane depiction of illegal immigration.

Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee CEC Award
    • Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera)
    • Fallen Leaves

David di Donatello Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee David
    • Best Foreign Film (Miglior Film Straniero)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee David
    • Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)
    • Le Havre

European Film Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee European Film Award
    • European Screenwriter
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee European Film Award
    • European Film
    • Fallen Leaves
    Shared with: Misha Jaari · Mark Lwoff · Reinhard Brundig
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee European Film Award
    • European Director
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee European University Film Award
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee EFA People's Choice Award
    • The Other Side of Hope

Hamburg Film Festival

  • Aki Kaurismäki
    2002 Winner Douglas Sirk Award

Ghent International Film Festival

  • Lights in the Dusk (2006)
    2006 Nominee Grand Prix
    • Lights in the Dusk
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2002 Winner Grand Prix
    • The Man Without a Past

Hamptons International Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for a Film of Conflict and Resolution
    • Best Film
    • The Other Side of Hope

Hawaii International Film Festival

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Nominee EuroCinema Hawai'i Award
    • Best Film
    • Le Havre

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Nominee Silver Ribbon
    • Best Foreign Director (Regista del Miglior Film Straniero)
    • The Man Without a Past
  • The Bohemian Life (1992)
    1993 Winner European Silver Ribbon
    • The Bohemian Life
  • The Match Factory Girl (1990)
    1991 Nominee European Silver Ribbon
    • The Match Factory Girl

Jerusalem Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Winner In Spirit for Freedom Award
    • Best Feature
    • The Other Side of Hope
    "A film that masterfully uses humor to tackle a harsh reality, showing that one person's act of kindness could make a difference."

Jussi Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Jussi
    • Best Film (Paras elokuva)
    • Fallen Leaves
    Shared with: Misha Jaari · Mark Lwoff
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Jussi
    • Best Direction (Paras ohjaus)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee Jussi
    • Best Film (Paras elokuva)
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee Jussi
    • Best Direction (Paras ohjaus)
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee Jussi
    • Best Screenplay (Paras käsikirjoitus)
    • The Other Side of Hope

Locarno Film Festival

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Nominee Variety Piazza Grande Award
    • Le Havre

Lübeck Nordic Film Days

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2002 Winner Audience Prize of the "Lübecker Nachrichten"
    • The Man Without a Past

Moscow International Film Festival

  • Ariel (1988)
    1989 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • Ariel
  • Ariel (1988)
    1989 Nominee Golden St. George
    • Ariel

Munich Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee ARRI/OSRAM Award
    • Best International Film
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Winner Audience Award
    • Bayern 2 and SZ Audience Award
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Winner German Cinema Award for Peace
    • Best International Director
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Winner ARRI Award
    • Best International Film
    • Le Havre

Nashville Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Grand Jury Prize
    • Bridgestone Narrative Feature Competition
    • Fallen Leaves

Palm Springs International Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee FIPRESCI Prize
    • Best Foreign Language Film
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee Bridging the Borders Award
    • Le Havre
    Runner-Up
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Winner FIPRESCI Prize
    • The Man Without a Past
    For the touching representation of a man who, in spite of tragic circumstances, reinvents himself without losing his humanity and humour. In a droll style and with deceptive simplicity, the film evokes a classical moviemaking approach.

Prix Louis Delluc

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Winner Prix Louis Delluc
    • Best Film
    • Le Havre

Danish Film Awards (Robert)

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Robert
    • Best Non-English Language Film (Årets ikke-engelsksprogede film)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Nominee Robert
    • Best Non-American Film (Årets ikke-amerikanske film)
    • The Man Without a Past

San Sebastián International Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Winner FIPRESCI Film of the Year
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Winner FIPRESCI Film of the Year
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2002 Winner FIPRESCI Film of the Year
    • The Man Without a Past

Stockholm Film Festival

  • I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)
    1990 Nominee Bronze Horse
    • I Hired a Contract Killer

Sydney Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Sydney Film Prize
    • Best Film
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Sydney Film Prize
    • Best Film
    • The Other Side of Hope

São Paulo International Film Festival

  • Kati Outinen and Kari Väänänen in Drifting Clouds (1996)
    1996 Winner Audience Award
    • Best Feature
    • Drifting Clouds

Taormina International Film Festival

  • Crime and Punishment (1983)
    1984 Nominee Golden Charybdis
    • Crime and Punishment

Tokyo International Film Festival

  • Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana (1994)
    1994 Nominee Tokyo Grand Prix
    • Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana

Toronto International Film Festival

  • Sakari Kuosmanen and Kati Outinen in Juha (1999)
    1999 Nominee People's Choice Award
    • Masters
    • Juha

Valladolid International Film Festival

  • Sakari Kuosmanen and Kati Outinen in Juha (1999)
    1999 Nominee Golden Spike
    • Best Film
    • Juha

Venice Film Festival

  • I Hired a Contract Killer (1990)
    1990 Nominee Golden Lion
    • I Hired a Contract Killer

Fajr Film Festival

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Winner Crystal Simorgh
    • International Competition - Best Screenplay
    • The Man Without a Past

Las Palmas Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Golden Lady Harimaguada
    • Best Film
    • The Other Side of Hope

Nordic Council

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2002 Winner Nordic Council's Film Prize
    • The Man Without a Past

Lumiere Awards, France

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee Lumiere Award
    • Best Film (Meilleur film)
    • Le Havre
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee Lumiere Award
    • Best Director (Meilleur réalisateur)
    • Le Havre

Amanda Awards, Norway

  • Sakari Kuosmanen and Kati Outinen in Juha (1999)
    1999 Nominee Amanda
    • Best Nordic Feature Film (Nordisk Amanda)
    • Juha
  • Kati Outinen and Kari Väänänen in Drifting Clouds (1996)
    1996 Nominee Amanda
    • Best Nordic Feature Film (Nordisk Amanda)
    • Drifting Clouds
    Finland.

Bangkok International Film Festival

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Winner Golden Kinnaree Award
    • Best Screenplay
    • The Man Without a Past
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2003 Nominee Golden Kinnaree Award
    • Best Film
    • The Man Without a Past

Sant Jordi Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Rosa de Sant Jordi Audience Award
    • Best Foreign Film (Millor pel·lícula estrangera)
    • Fallen Leaves

Chlotrudis Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Director
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2004 Nominee Chlotrudis Award
    • Best Original Screenplay
    • The Man Without a Past

Flaiano International Prizes

  • Kati Outinen and Kari Väänänen in Drifting Clouds (1996)
    1997 Winner Golden Pegasus
    • Best Director
    • Drifting Clouds
    Tied with Gabriele Salvatores for Nirvana (1997).

ACCEC Awards

  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2004 Winner ACCEC Award
    • Best Foreign Film (Millor pel·lícula estrangera)
    • The Man Without a Past

Gopo Awards, Romania

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Gopo Award
    • Best European Film (Cel mai bun film european)
    • Fallen Leaves
  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee Gopo Award
    • Best European Film (Cel mai bun film european)
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2013 Nominee Gopo Award
    • Best European Film
    • Le Havre

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

  • Aki Kaurismäki
    2006 Winner Lifetime Achievement Award

Gaudí Awards

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2013 Nominee Gaudí Award
    • Best European Film (Millor Pel·lícula Europea)
    • Le Havre
    Finland/France/Germany

Reykjavik International Film Festival

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2011 Winner RIFF Audience Award
    • Le Havre

LUX Prize

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Lux Prize
    • LUX Audience Award
    • Fallen Leaves

Alliance of Women Film Journalists

  • Le Havre (2011)
    2012 Nominee EDA Award
    • Best Non-English Language Film
    • Le Havre
    Finland/France

Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee DFCC
    • Best Screenplay
    • Fallen Leaves
    4th place

CinEuphoria Awards

  • Centro Histórico (2012)
    2015 Winner CinEuphoria
    • Top Ten of the Year - National Competition
    • Centro Histórico
    Shared with: Pedro Costa · Víctor Erice · Manoel de Oliveira
  • Centro Histórico (2012)
    2015 Nominee CinEuphoria
    • Best Film - National Competition
    • Centro Histórico
    Shared with: Pedro Costa · Víctor Erice · Manoel de Oliveira · Rodrigo Areias
  • Centro Histórico (2012)
    2015 Nominee CinEuphoria
    • Best Director - National Competition
    • Centro Histórico
    Shared with: Pedro Costa · Manoel de Oliveira · Víctor Erice

Beijing International Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee Tiantan Award
    • Best Film
    • The Other Side of Hope

International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee INOCA
    • Best Non-English Language Film
    • Fallen Leaves
    Finland/Germany
    Shared with: Misha Jaari · Mark Lwoff · Reinhard Brundig
  • Kati Outinen and Markku Peltola in The Man Without a Past (2002)
    2004 Nominee INOCA
    • Best Non-English Language Film
    • The Man Without a Past
    Finland

Gold Derby Awards

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2024 Nominee Gold Derby Film Award
    • International Feature
    • Fallen Leaves
    Japan
    Shared with: Misha Jaari · Mark Lwoff

Torino Film Festival

  • Aki Kaurismäki
    2011 Winner Gran Premio Torino

CineFest - Miskolc International Film Festival

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Emeric Pressburger Prize
    • Best Feature Film
    • Fallen Leaves
  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Winner Adolph Zukor Prize
    • Fallen Leaves

Luxembourg City Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Winner Grand Prix
    • The Other Side of Hope

ASECAN

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2018 Nominee ASECAN Award
    • Best Foreign Film
    • The Other Side of Hope
  • Le Havre (2011)
    2013 Nominee ASECAN Award
    • Best Foreign Film
    • Le Havre

El Gouna Film Festival

  • The Other Side of Hope (2017)
    2017 Nominee Golden Star
    • Feature Narrative Competition
    • The Other Side of Hope

Cahiers du Cinéma

  • Alma, Alma Pöysti, and Jussi Vatanen in Fallen Leaves (2023)
    2023 Nominee Top 10 Film Award
    • Best Film
    • Fallen Leaves

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