Jalmari Helander
Known for
Directing
Born
July 21, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
Helsinki, Finland
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.
Best known work
Sisu
2022
Big Game
2014
Sisu: Road to Revenge
2025
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
2010
Rare Exports Inc.
2003
The Last Stand of Ellen Cole
2024
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
2005
Ukkonen
2001
Perfect Commando
2020
Maxmillian Tarzan
1999Filmography
TBA
Jerry and Ms. UniverseDirector, Writer
TBA
Fairytale in New YorkDirector
2027
John RamboDirector, Writer
2025
Sisu: Road to RevengeDirector, Writer
2024
The Last Stand of Ellen ColeStory, Co-Executive Producer
2022
SisuDirector, Writer
2021
2020
2014
Big GameDirector, Writer
2010
Rare Exports: A Christmas TaleDirector, Original Story, Writer, Production Design
2006
The FakirScreenstory, Producer, Director
2005
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005Director, Writer
2003
Rare Exports Inc.Director, Writer
2001
UkkonenDirector, Writer, Production Design, Set Decoration
1999
IcemanDirector, Writer, Editor
1999
Maxmillian TarzanDirector, Writer, Editor, Costume Design, Set Designer, Sound Designer