"The Man without a Past" at The Queen Theatre

The Queen’s Film Society presents Aki Kaurismäki’s Finnish comedy The Man without a Past, a 2002 Oscar nominee for best Foreign Language Film and the winner of over twenty international awards, including three from the Cannes Film Festival. It tells a quietly powerful and often funny story about a man who loses his memory and must start life over from scratch. Set in a humble Nordic town, it’s filled with warm-hearted characters, simple pleasures, and a gentle, offbeat charm. With its leisurely pace and dry humor, the film speaks to the strength of community, second chances, and finding kindness in unexpected places. It’s a unique and moving experience that proves you don’t need much to live a meaningful life.