Jalmari Helander
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
2025Sisu: Road to Revenge
Director & Writer
2022Sisu
Director & Writer
2014Big Game
Director & Writer
2010Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
Director & Writer
2006The Fakir
Director
2005The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
Director & Writer
2003Rare Exports Inc.
Director & Writer
2001Ukkonen
Director & Writer
1999Maxmillian Tarzan
Director & Writer
John Rambo
Director & Writer