"The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki boasts an astonishing confidence of vision and execution with its story of a boxer struggling to focus on his preparation for the world championship while his feelings for a woman are threatening to eclipse that very ambition. Told with gorgeous black & white cinematography, pure emotion and a sense of humor, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki offers nuanced and naturalistic performances and originality with its many potent choices. It is a fresh film for all of the senses."
