FILM DIRECTOR

Jalmari Helander

1976 - Today

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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, 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. In 2025, it was announced that Helander would direct John Rambo, the upcoming prequel to First Blood (1982) in the Rambo franchise. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Jalmari Helander is the 1,935th most popular film director, the 575th most popular biography from Finland and the 9th most popular Finnish Film Director.

Jalmari Helander is most famous for directing the films "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" (2010) and "Big Game" (2014). His work often blends elements of horror and dark comedy, showcasing unique storytelling and visual style.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Jalmari Helander ranks 1,935 out of 2,041. Before him are Gracia Querejeta, John Ridley, André Øvredal, Karyn Kusama, Sai Paranjpye, and Laurence Rees. After him are S. S. Rajamouli, Rajkumar Hirani, Zak Penn, Andrew Haigh, Adina Pintilie, and Mstyslav Chernov.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1976, Jalmari Helander ranks 784. Before him are Miikka Kiprusoff, Daria Lorenci Flatz, David Davis, Klara Geywitz, Mark Paston, and Angelica Lee. After him are Sylvain N'Diaye, Shinobu Asagoe, Benoît Tréluyer, Luke Mably, Lior Narkis, and Vasily Petrenko.

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In Finland

Among people born in Finland, Jalmari Helander ranks 575 out of 751. Before him are Mikko Koivu (1983), Perttu Kivilaakso (1978), Sebastian Rejman (1978), Olli Huttunen (1960), Jarkko Ruutu (1975), and Miikka Kiprusoff (1976). After him are Harri Heliövaara (1989), Markku Uusipaavalniemi (1966), Kerttu Niskanen (1988), Aki Riihilahti (1976), Niko Kapanen (1978), and Jaana Pelkonen (1977).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Finland

Among film directors born in Finland, Jalmari Helander ranks 9. Before him are Mika Kaurismäki (1955), Mauritz Stiller (1883), Jörn Donner (1933), Edvin Laine (1905), Matti Kassila (1924), and Juho Kuosmanen (1979).

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