Biography
Mika Kaurismäki is a Finnish director and screenwriter. He is the elder brother of Aki Kaurismäki, and the father of actresses Maria and Anna-Maija Kaurismäki . Mika Kaurismäki lived in Brazil from approximately 1992 to late 2019, but has since left he country because he disagrees with President Bolsonaro's politics.
Directed 41
2020s
- 2026
Amongst the Birds
Director
- 2025
Every Note You Play
Director
- 2024
Long Good Thursday
Director
- 2023
Hassisen Kone stadionilla
Director
Hassisen Kone 40 Years After
Director
- 2022
- 2021
Gracious Night
Director
2010s
- 2019
Master Cheng
Director
- 2018
Ryhmäteatteri
Director
- 2015
Homecoming
Director
- 2012
Road North
Director
- 2011
Mama Africa
Director
Brothers
Director
- 2010
Vesku from Finland
Director
2000s
- 2009
The House of Branching Love
Director
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Director
Sonic Mirror
Director
- 2005
Brasileirinho
Director
- 2004
Welcome to São Paulo
Director
Honey Baby
Director
- 2002
Moro no Brasil
Director
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Danish Girls Show Everything
Director
Sambolico
Director
- 1995
Condition Red
Director
- 1994
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
Director
- 1993
The Last Border
Director
- 1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
Director
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Paper Star
Director
Cha Cha Cha
Director
- 1988
Yötyö
Director
- 1987
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
Director
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
Director
- 1982
The Worthless
Director
Jackpot 2
Director
- 1981
The Saimaa Gesture
Director
The Liar
Director
Produced 31
2020s
- 2023
Hassisen Kone stadionilla
Producer
Hassisen Kone 40 Years After
Producer
- 2021
Gracious Night
Producer
2010s
- 2019
Master Cheng
Producer
- 2018
Over the Limit
Co-Producer
Ryhmäteatteri
Producer
- 2015
Homecoming
Producer
- 2012
Road North
Producer
- 2011
Brothers
Producer
2000s
- 2009
The House of Branching Love
Producer
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Sand Bride
Producer
- 1997
Vaiennut kylä
Producer
- 1995
Daughters of Yemanjá
Producer
- 1994
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
Producer
- 1993
The Last Border
Producer
- 1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
Producer
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Paper Star
Producer
Cha Cha Cha
Producer
- 1987
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
Producer, Executive Producer
- 1986
- 1985
Pimeys odottaa
Producer
- 1983
Crime and Punishment
Producer
- 1982
The Worthless
Producer
Jackpot 2
Producer
- 1981
The Saimaa Gesture
Producer
The Liar
Producer
Wrote 27
2020s
- 2023
Hassisen Kone 40 Years After
Screenplay
- 2021
Gracious Night
Writer
2010s
- 2018
Ryhmäteatteri
Writer
- 2015
Homecoming
Screenplay
- 2012
Kuningas Litmanen
Writer
Road North
Writer
- 2011
Mama Africa
Writer
Brothers
Idea, Writer
2000s
- 2009
The House of Branching Love
Screenplay
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Writer, Dialogue
Sonic Mirror
Writer
- 2004
Honey Baby
Writer
- 2002
Moro no Brasil
Writer
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
Sambolico
Screenplay
- 1994
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
Writer
- 1993
The Last Border
Writer
- 1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
Story, Screenplay
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Paper Star
Story, Screenplay
Cha Cha Cha
Writer
- 1987
Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
Writer, Idea
- 1985
- 1984
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
Screenplay
- 1982
The Worthless
Writer
Jackpot 2
Writer
- 1981
The Saimaa Gesture
Writer
Edited 11
2020s
- 2021
Gracious Night
Editor
2010s
- 2011
Brothers
Editor
2000s
- 2008
Three Wise Men
Editor
1990s
- 1994
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
Editor
- 1993
The Last Border
Editor
- 1991
Zombie and the Ghost Train
Editor
1980s
- 1989
Cha Cha Cha
Editor
- 1984
The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
Editor
Kello
Editor
- 1983
Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin
Editor
- 1982
Jackpot 2
Editor
Acted in 4
2000s
- 2002
Moro no Brasil
Movie
- 2000
1980s
- 1989
Paper Star
Haastattelija (voice)
Camera 1
2000s
- 2004
Welcome to São Paulo
Director of Photography
Appearances2
2010s
- 2011
Bohemian Eyes
Self
1980s
- 1981
The Saimaa Gesture
Self - Man in Crowd (uncredited)