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Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: Aki Kaurismäki

Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: Aki Kaurismäki

I hate people laughing. It makes such a noise, goes in my ears. That’s why I never laugh myself.

1991 · 33 min · Documentary

Jonathan Ross interviews the inscrutable Finnish film director Aki Kaurismäki at The Midnight Sun Film Festival during the release of 'The Match Factory Girl' along with comments from friends, colleagues and fans including highlights from his previous films.

Directed by Andy Harries

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