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 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Jalmari Helander is the 2,004th most popular film director, the 595th most popular biography from Finland and the 10th 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 2,004 out of 2,041. Before him are Klaus Härö, John Ridley, André Øvredal, Karyn Kusama, Sai Paranjpye, and Laurence Rees. After him are S. S. Rajamouli, John Carney, Rajkumar Hirani, Oles Sanin, Zak Penn, and Andrew Haigh.

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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 595 out of 751. Before him are Perttu Kivilaakso (1978), Sebastian Rejman (1978), Olli Huttunen (1960), Jarkko Ruutu (1975), Klaus Härö (1971), and Miikka Kiprusoff (1976). After him are Harri Heliövaara (1989), Markku Uusipaavalniemi (1966), Regina Lund (1967), Kerttu Niskanen (1988), Aki Riihilahti (1976), and Niko Kapanen (1978).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Finland

Among film directors born in Finland, Jalmari Helander ranks 10. Before him are Mauritz Stiller (1883), Jörn Donner (1933), Edvin Laine (1905), Matti Kassila (1924), Juho Kuosmanen (1979), and Klaus Härö (1971).

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