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Jalmari Helander
Born July 21, 1976 (age 50)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.
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Sisu: Road to Revenge
2025
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Sisu
2022
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The Last Stand of Ellen Cole
2024
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Big Game
2014
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Maxmillian Tarzan
1999
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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
2010
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Perfect Commando
2020
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Karkurit
2021
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John Rambo
2027
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Ukkonen
2001
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The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
2005
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The Fakir
2006
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Rare Exports Inc.
2003