“When all the hope is gone, there is no reason for pessimism.”

— Aki Kaurismäki

Seven rounds with Aki Kaurismäki http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/apr/04/aki-kaurismaki-le-havre-interview?INTCMP=SRCH, Guardian 4 April 2012.

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