Jalmari Helander
Born: 1976-07-21 in Helsinki, Finland
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2025
- Sisu: Road to Revenge ... (Writer)
2024
- The Last Stand of Ellen Cole ... (Story)
2022
- Sisu ... (Director)
2021
- Karkurit ... (Director)
2020
- Perfect Commando ... (Director)
2015
- Big Game ... (Director)
2010
- Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale ... (Original Story)
2006
- The Fakir ... (Director)
2005
- The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 ... (Director)
2003
- Rare Exports Inc. ... (Writer)
2001
- Ukkonen ... (Director)
1999
- Iceman ... (Director)
- Maxmillian Tarzan ... (Director)