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Jalmari Helander

Director

Jalmari Helander

Directing
2010 — present · 4 films
Born
21 July 1976 · age 49
From
Helsinki, Finland

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.

Career Signature

How Jalmari Helander’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.