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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