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Ossi Skurnik

Known for

Editing

Born

December 8, 1927

Birthplace

Helsinki, Finland

Died

January 24, 2002 (aged 74)

Biography

Ossi Skurnik was a Finnish film editor, cinematographer, and director, known for his contributions to Finnish cinema. He began his career as a cinematographer, working on films such as Kasvot kuvastimessa (1953). Skurnik's directorial debut, Tie pimeään (1962), is a psychological drama that delves into the complexities of human nature. Despite its critical acclaim, he primarily focused on editing and cinematography throughout his career, contributing to numerous Finnish films and leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

Best known work

Gas, Inspector Palmu!
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
1961
Noin 7 veljestä
Noin 7 veljestä
1968
Leikkikalugangsteri
Leikkikalugangsteri
1969
Piilopirtti
Piilopirtti
1978
Haluan rakastaa Peter
Haluan rakastaa Peter
1972
Rantasalmen sulttaani
Rantasalmen sulttaani
1953
Punainen viiva
Punainen viiva
1959
Ruskan jälkeen
Ruskan jälkeen
1979
Tie pimeään
Tie pimeään
1962
Paksunahka
Paksunahka
1958

Filmography

  1. 1991

    The Rooster and Hen Have a Sauna

    Editor

  2. 1989

  3. 1984

  4. 1979

  5. 1978

    Piilopirtti

    as ravintolamuusikko, Editor

  6. 1972

  7. 1969

  8. 1968

  9. 1962

    Tie pimeään

    Director, Writer, Producer, Editor

  10. 1961

  11. 1961

  12. 1959

    Iskelmäketju

    as (uncredited), Editor

  13. 1959

  14. 1958

  15. 1958

  16. 1958

  17. 1955

    Hunting for Miss Europe

    Director of Photography, Editor

  18. 1955

    Kesäyön lapset

    Editor, Director of Photography

  19. 1955

    Some of These Days

    Cinematography

  20. 1953

    Kasvot kuvastimessa

    Writer, Editor, Director of Photography

  21. 1953

    Rantasalmen sulttaani

    as (uncredited)

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