Jalmari Helander

Directing

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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 (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.

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Sisu: Road to Revenge (2025)
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Sisu (2022)
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Big Game (2014)
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Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)
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John Rambo (2027)
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Maxmillian Tarzan (1999)
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Ukkonen (2001)
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The Fakir (2006)
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The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 (2005)
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Rare Exports Inc. (2003)
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Jerry and Ms. Universe (—)
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Fairytale in New York (—)
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Iceman (1999)
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