Jalmari Helander

Q: Has Jalmari Helander won any awards?

Yes, Jalmari Helander has received several awards for his work, particularly for Rare Exports, which won the Best Feature award at various international film festivals.

Q: What was Jalmari Helander's first film?

Jalmari Helander's first feature film was Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, released in 2010, which showcased his innovative approach to storytelling.

Q: What genres does Jalmari Helander typically work in?

Jalmari Helander typically works in the action and horror genres, often blending elements of dark comedy and folklore in his films.

Q: What is Jalmari Helander's background in film?

Jalmari Helander began his career creating short films and commercials, gradually gaining recognition for his unique visual style and storytelling capabilities.

Q: How did Jalmari Helander's upbringing influence his films?

Growing up in Finland, Jalmari Helander's upbringing influenced his films by instilling a deep appreciation for Finnish folklore and mythology, which often features in his storytelling.

Q: What is Jalmari Helander's estimated net worth?

Jalmari Helander's estimated net worth is around 2 million USD, primarily attributed to his successful film career.

Q: What themes are commonly found in Jalmari Helander's films?

Common themes in Jalmari Helander's films include survival, resilience, and the exploration of human nature in extreme situations, often intertwined with elements of Finnish culture.

Known for

Sisu (2023)

IMDb 6.9 / 10

2023 / Action, War / 91mins

Deep in the wilderness of Lapland, Aatami Korpi is searching for gold but after he stumbles upon Nazi patrol, a breathtaking and gold-hungry chase...

Big Game (2014)

IMDb 5.4 / 10

2014 / Action, Adventure / 110 min

Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness. 13-year old Oskari is also...

Name

Jalmari Helander

Height

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Born

21 February 1976, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

Spouses

Elena Helander (2007–present)

Children

1 child, name not publicly known

Parents

Jukka Helander, Leena Helander

Estimated Net Worth

2 million USD

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2027	Movie John Rambo The origin story of a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War.	Writer Writing	Not rated
2027	Movie John Rambo The origin story of a young John Rambo during the Vietnam War.	Director Directing	Not rated
2025	Movie Sisu: Road to Revenge Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2025	Movie Sisu: Road to Revenge Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2024	Movie The Last Stand of Ellen Cole When an evil contractor goes to extreme measures to evict a testy tenant who is standing in the way of...	Co-Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2024	Movie The Last Stand of Ellen Cole When an evil contractor goes to extreme measures to evict a testy tenant who is standing in the way of...	Story Writing	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2022	Movie Sisu When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2022	Movie Sisu When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2021	TV Karkurit	Director Directing	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2020	TV Perfect Commando Van Hamilton’s first ever trip to his mother’s homeland, Finland, takes a wrong turn as soon as he gets off...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2014	Movie Big Game Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness of...	Director Directing	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2014	Movie Big Game Air Force One is shot down by terrorists, leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness of...	Writer Writing	TMDB 5.5 / 10
2010	Movie Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2010	Movie Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a...	Production Design Art	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2010	Movie Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a...	Original Story Writing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2010	Movie Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2006	Movie The Fakir The Fakir is fairy tale about the responsibility of ones life, and avoiding it.	Producer Production	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2006	Movie The Fakir The Fakir is fairy tale about the responsibility of ones life, and avoiding it.	Screenstory Writing	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2006	Movie The Fakir The Fakir is fairy tale about the responsibility of ones life, and avoiding it.	Director Directing	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2005	Movie The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 Not meant for the public eye, this film reveals the dark reality of what's wrong with company's product. With its...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2005	Movie The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005 Not meant for the public eye, this film reveals the dark reality of what's wrong with company's product. With its...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2003	Movie Rare Exports Inc. An elite trio of expert hunters venture into the woods to track and capture an especially rare and dangerous prey...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2003	Movie Rare Exports Inc. An elite trio of expert hunters venture into the woods to track and capture an especially rare and dangerous prey...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2001	Movie Ukkonen Ukkonen (means Thunder) is a short film about a man called Ukkonen who was turned into a radioactive man in...	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2001	Movie Ukkonen Ukkonen (means Thunder) is a short film about a man called Ukkonen who was turned into a radioactive man in...	Set Decoration Art	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2001	Movie Ukkonen Ukkonen (means Thunder) is a short film about a man called Ukkonen who was turned into a radioactive man in...	Director Directing	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2001	Movie Ukkonen Ukkonen (means Thunder) is a short film about a man called Ukkonen who was turned into a radioactive man in...	Production Design Art	TMDB 6.0 / 10
1999	Movie Iceman Finnish small time criminal gets a mission to get an Asian man from Sweden to Finland. In Lapland the frost...	Editor Editing	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1999	Movie Iceman Finnish small time criminal gets a mission to get an Asian man from Sweden to Finland. In Lapland the frost...	Director Directing	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1999	Movie Iceman Finnish small time criminal gets a mission to get an Asian man from Sweden to Finland. In Lapland the frost...	Writer Writing	TMDB 10.0 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Editor Editing	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Set Designer Art	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Sound Designer Sound	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Writer Writing	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Director Directing	TMDB 6.7 / 10
1999	Movie Maxmillian Tarzan The authorities are after a time-traveler identifying as Maxmillian Tarzan.	Costume Design Costume & Make-Up	TMDB 6.7 / 10
TBA	Movie Fairytale in New York On Christmas Eve in New York City, an unassuming cab driver decides to take one last ride before heading home...	Director Directing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Jerry and Ms. Universe The adventure of former FBI agent Jerry Walker and a hacker who calls herself Ms. Universe on an endless UFO...	Director Directing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Jerry and Ms. Universe The adventure of former FBI agent Jerry Walker and a hacker who calls herself Ms. Universe on an endless UFO...	Writer Writing	Not rated

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What are Jalmari Helander's most successful films?

Jalmari Helander's most successful films include Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale and Sisu, both of which received critical acclaim and gained a following for their unique storytelling.

Has Jalmari Helander won any awards?

What was Jalmari Helander's first film?

What genres does Jalmari Helander typically work in?

What is Jalmari Helander's background in film?

How did Jalmari Helander's upbringing influence his films?

What is Jalmari Helander's estimated net worth?

What themes are commonly found in Jalmari Helander's films?

Known for

Sisu (2023)

Big Game (2014)

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