Episode #7: Le Havre and Fairy Tale Morality

In this episode, Ken and Todd discuss the new film (and Cannes Palme d’Or nominee) from acclaimed Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki, Le Havre. Is this tale of a community rallying around a young African refugee a realistic look at the immigration issue, or just plain fairy tale? Tune in to find out.

SHOW NOTES:

0:25 - Intro and basic plot synopsis of Le Havre
2:46 - Plot consistency
6:50 - A fairy tale?
11:40 - Are people really that good?
18:25 - The government, police, and "trickster" archetype
23:11 - The inspector and the other surprise ending
27:29 - Miracles, the Sermon on the Mount, fairy tales and God
39:00 - Closing thoughts, comparisons to Dogville

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