Jalmari Helander
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1976-07-21 (48 years old)
Place of Birth
Helsinki, Finland
Jalmari Helander
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.
Known For
Crew
Jerry and Ms. Universe
Director, Writer
Fairytale in New York
Director
(2025)
Sisu 2
Director, Writer
(2024)
The Last Stand of Ellen Cole
Story, Co-Executive Producer
(2022)
Sisu
Director, Writer
(2015)
Big Game
Director, Writer
(2010)
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Director, Original Story, Writer, Production Design
(2006)
The Fakir
Screenstory, Producer, Director
(2005)
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
Director, Writer
(2003)
Rare Exports Inc.
Director, Writer
(2001)
Ukkonen
Director, Writer, Production Design, Set Decoration
(1999)
Maxmillian Tarzan
Director, Writer, Editor, Costume Design, Set Designer, Sound Designer
(1999)
Iceman
Director, Writer, Editor