Jalmari Helander

Jalmari Helander

Known For: Directing

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: July 21, 1976 (48 years old)

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland

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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.