Happy birthday! Aki Kaurismäki turns 68 today

Aki Kaurismäki is celebrating his 68th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Aki Kaurismäki (Fallen Leaves, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 68th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kaurismäki, a cultural icon

Born Aki Olavi Kaurismäki in Orimattila on April 4, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Finnish history. Kaurismäki's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Aki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Aki Kaurismäki as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 68.

Happy Birthday, Aki, you're the best!

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