Jalmari Helander
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 21, 1976
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Fairytale in New York
Fairytale in New York TBA
Director
- Jerry and Ms. Universe
Jerry and Ms. Universe TBA
Director, Writer
John Rambo 2027
Director, Writer
Sisu: Road to Revenge 2025
Writer, Director
The Last Stand of Ellen Cole 2024
Story, Co-Executive Producer
Sisu 2022
Director, Writer
Big Game 2014
Director, Writer
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale 2010
Original Story, Director, Writer, Production Design
The Fakir 2006
Director, Producer, Screenstory
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 2005
Director, Writer
Rare Exports Inc. 2003
Writer, Director
Ukkonen 2001
Director, Set Decoration, Writer, Production Design
- Iceman
Iceman 1999
Writer, Editor, Director
Maxmillian Tarzan 1999
Director, Costume Design, Editor, Writer, Sound Designer, Set Designer
Credits from TMDB.