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Jalmari Helander

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Jalmari Helander

Born
(age 50)
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
Credits
16 titles

Biography

Jalmari Helander (born 21 July 1976) is a Finnish screenwriter and film director. He is known for the 2010 film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (which Cate Blanchett named as one of her favorite movies), the 2014 action-adventure Big Game starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the 2022 WWII action film Sisu. Before turning to feature films, Helander directed several short films and award-winning television commercials.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Crew credits 16

YearTitleJob
TBA Jerry and Ms. Universe Film Director, Writer
TBA Fairytale in New York Film Director
2027 John Rambo Film Director, Writer
2025 Sisu: Road to Revenge Film Writer, Director
2024 The Last Stand of Ellen Cole Film Story, Co-Executive Producer
2022 Sisu Film Director, Writer
2021 Karkurit TV Director (1 ep)
2020 Perfect Commando TV Director (10 ep)
2014 Big Game Film Director, Writer
2010 Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Film Original Story, Director, Writer, Production Design
2006 The Fakir Film Director, Producer, Screenstory
2005 The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 Film Director, Writer
2003 Rare Exports Inc. Film Writer, Director
2001 Ukkonen Film Director, Set Decoration, Writer, Production Design
1999 Iceman Film Writer, Editor, Director
1999 Maxmillian Tarzan Film Director, Costume Design, Editor, Writer, Sound Designer, Set Designer
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