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.
Directed 12
2020s
- 2027
John Rambo
Director
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
Karkurit
Director
- 2020
Perfect Commando
Director
2010s
- 2014
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
The Fakir
Director
- 2005
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
Director
- 2003
Rare Exports Inc.
Director
- 2001
Ukkonen
Director
1990s
- 1999
Wrote 11
2020s
- 2027
John Rambo
Writer
- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
2010s
- 2014
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
The Fakir
Screenstory
- 2005
The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005
Writer
- 2003
Rare Exports Inc.
Writer
- 2001
Ukkonen
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Art department 3
2000s
- 2001
Ukkonen
Production Design, Set Decoration
1990s
- 1999
Produced 2
2000s
- 2006
The Fakir
Producer
Sound 1
1990s
- 1999
Costume and makeup 1
1990s
- 1999
Edited 1
1990s
- 1999