Jalmari Helander
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
Production & Directing (37)
2027
John RamboDirector
2027
John RamboWriter
2025
Sisu: Road to RevengeWriter
7.3
2025
Sisu: Road to RevengeDirector
7.3
2024
8.2
2024
The Last Stand of Ellen ColeCo-Executive Producer
8.2
2022
SisuDirector
7.4
2022
SisuWriter
7.4
2014
Big GameDirector
5.5
2014
Big GameWriter
5.5
2010
Rare Exports: A Christmas TaleOriginal Story
6.2
2010
Rare Exports: A Christmas TaleDirector
6.2
2010
6.2
2010
Rare Exports: A Christmas TaleProduction Design
6.2
2006
The FakirDirector
9.0
2006
The FakirScreenstory
9.0
2006
The FakirProducer
9.0
7.1
2003
Rare Exports Inc.Writer
7.0
2003
Rare Exports Inc.Director
7.0
2001
UkkonenDirector
6.0
2001
UkkonenProduction Design
6.0
2001
UkkonenWriter
6.0
2001
UkkonenSet Decoration
6.0
1999
IcemanDirector
10.0
1999
IcemanEditor
10.0
1999
IcemanWriter
10.0
1999
Maxmillian TarzanDirector
6.7
1999
Maxmillian TarzanSound Designer
6.7
1999
Maxmillian TarzanCostume Design
6.7
1999
Maxmillian TarzanEditor
6.7
1999
Maxmillian TarzanSet Designer
6.7
1999
Maxmillian TarzanWriter
6.7
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Jerry and Ms. UniverseWriter
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Jerry and Ms. UniverseDirector
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Fairytale in New YorkDirector