Actor
Mika Kaurismäki
- Born: 21 September 1955, Tampere, Finland
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Mika Kaurismäki is a Finnish film director and screenwriter known for his work in independent cinema. He gained recognition for films like 'The Last Border' and 'Fallen Leaves'. Kaurismäki is noted for his unique storytelling style that often blends humor and…
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About Mika Kaurismäki
Mika Kaurismäki is a Finnish film director and screenwriter known for his work in independent cinema. He gained recognition for films like 'The Last Border' and 'Fallen Leaves'. Kaurismäki is noted for his unique storytelling style that often blends humor and drama, along with a distinctive visual aesthetic that reflects his cultural background.
- Born
- 21 September 1955, Tampere, Finland
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Taina Kaurismäki (1985-1993)
- Children
- 1, Aino Kaurismäki
- Parents
- Eero Kaurismäki, Anja Kaurismäki
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Mika Kaurismäki
- Mika Kaurismäki is the younger brother of renowned director Aki Kaurismäki.
- He has worked extensively with international co-productions, bringing Finnish cinema to a wider audience.
Famous Mika Kaurismäki quotes
“Life is a series of choices.”
“You can’t escape your past.”
“Every film is a personal journey.”
Mika Kaurismäki filmography
Cast (7)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mika Kaurismäki, elokuvaohjaaja Movie | self | |
| 2011 | Bohemian Eyes Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Moro no Brasil Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2000 | VÄNÄ Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1999 | L.A. Without a Map Movie | Michael Bambihill (uncredited) | 5.8 |
| 1989 | Paper Star Movie | Haastattelija (voice) | 4.7 |
| 1981 | The Saimaa Gesture Movie | Self - Man in Crowd (uncredited) | 7.0 |
Crew (121)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Amongst the Birds Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2025 | Every Note You Play Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2024 | Long Good Thursday Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2023 | Hassisen Kone stadionilla Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2023 | Hassisen Kone stadionilla Movie | Director · Directing |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hassisen Kone 40 Years After Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 2023 | Hassisen Kone 40 Years After Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2023 | Hassisen Kone 40 Years After Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2022 | The Grump: In Search of an Escort Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2021 | Gracious Night Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Gracious Night Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Gracious Night Movie | Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 2021 | Gracious Night Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.5 |
| 2019 | Master Cheng Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Master Cheng Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2018 | Over the Limit Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Ryhmäteatteri Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Ryhmäteatteri Movie | Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Ryhmäteatteri Movie | Writer · Writing | 9.0 |
| 2015 | The Girl King Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2015 | The Girl King Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Homecoming Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.6 |
| 2015 | Homecoming Movie | Director · Directing | 4.6 |
| 2015 | Homecoming Movie | Producer · Production | 4.6 |
| 2012 | Kuningas Litmanen Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2012 | Road North Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Road North Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2012 | Road North Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Mama Africa Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Mama Africa Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Brothers Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Brothers Movie | Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Brothers Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Brothers Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.3 |
| 2011 | Brothers Movie | Idea · Writing | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Vesku from Finland Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2009 | The House of Branching Love Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2009 | The House of Branching Love Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2009 | The House of Branching Love Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men Movie | Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Three Wise Men Movie | Dialogue · Writing | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Sonic Mirror Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2008 | Sonic Mirror Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Brasileirinho Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Welcome to São Paulo Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Welcome to São Paulo Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Honey Baby Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 2004 | Honey Baby Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Moro no Brasil Movie | Writer · Writing | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Moro no Brasil Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Highway Society Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2000 | Highway Society Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2000 | Highway Society Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1999 | L.A. Without a Map Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1999 | L.A. Without a Map Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1998 | Sand Bride Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 1997 | Vaiennut kylä Movie | Producer · Production | 4.2 |
| 1996 | Danish Girls Show Everything Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1996 | Sambolico Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Sambolico Movie | Director · Directing | 5.2 |
| 1995 | Condition Red Movie | Director · Directing | 4.8 |
| 1995 | Daughters of Yemanjá Movie | Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 1993 | The Last Border Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.4 |
| 1993 | The Last Border Movie | Editor · Editing | 4.4 |
| 1993 | The Last Border Movie | Producer · Production | 4.4 |
| 1993 | The Last Border Movie | Director · Directing | 4.4 |
| 1991 | Zombie and the Ghost Train Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Zombie and the Ghost Train Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Zombie and the Ghost Train Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Zombie and the Ghost Train Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Zombie and the Ghost Train Movie | Story · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1990 | Amazon Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.9 |
| 1990 | Amazon Movie | Director · Directing | 4.9 |
| 1990 | Amazon Movie | Producer · Production | 4.9 |
| 1989 | Paper Star Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 4.7 |
| 1989 | Paper Star Movie | Producer · Production | 4.7 |
| 1989 | Paper Star Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 1989 | Paper Star Movie | Story · Writing | 4.7 |
| 1989 | Cha Cha Cha Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Cha Cha Cha Movie | Editor · Editing | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Cha Cha Cha Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1989 | Cha Cha Cha Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Yötyö Movie | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Movie | Idea · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Movie | Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Helsinki Napoli All Night Long Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1986 | Shadows in Paradise Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 1986 | Morena Movie | Assistant Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 1986 | Morena Movie | Production Manager · Production | 4.7 |
| 1985 | Rosso Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Rosso Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Rosso Movie | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Pimeys odottaa Movie | Producer · Production | 4.5 |
| 1984 | The Clan: Tale of the Frogs Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1984 | The Clan: Tale of the Frogs Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 1984 | The Clan: Tale of the Frogs Movie | Editor · Editing | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Kello Movie | Editor · Editing | 4.5 |
| 1983 | Crime and Punishment Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 1983 | Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin Movie | Editor · Editing | 4.5 |
| 1982 | The Worthless Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 1982 | The Worthless Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 1982 | The Worthless Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1982 | Jackpot 2 Movie | Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 1982 | Jackpot 2 Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 1982 | Jackpot 2 Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.5 |
| 1982 | Jackpot 2 Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1981 | The Saimaa Gesture Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1981 | The Saimaa Gesture Movie | Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1981 | The Saimaa Gesture Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1981 | The Liar Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1981 | The Liar Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 1979 | Smash - Gefahr aus der Unendlichkeit Movie | Assistant Camera · Camera |
Latest releases
- Bohemian Eyes2011 / TMDB 6.5
- Moro no Brasil2002 / TMDB 8.0
- VÄNÄ2000 / TMDB 7.0
- L.A. Without a Map1999 / TMDB 5.8
- Paper Star1989 / TMDB 4.7
Questions about Mika Kaurismäki
What are Mika Kaurismäki's most successful films?
Mika Kaurismäki's most successful films include 'Fallen Leaves' and 'The Last Border', both of which received critical acclaim and showcased his unique storytelling.
Has Mika Kaurismäki won any awards?
Yes, he has received several awards at international film festivals, including the Jussi Award for Best Director, highlighting his contributions to Finnish cinema.
What was Mika Kaurismäki's first film?
Mika Kaurismäki's first film was 'Crime and Punishment', released in 1983, which marked the beginning of his career in filmmaking.
Is Mika Kaurismäki involved in any other aspects of film production?
Yes, besides directing, Mika Kaurismäki is also a screenwriter and producer, contributing to various projects in Finnish and international cinema.
What is Mika Kaurismäki's background?
Mika Kaurismäki was born in Tampere, Finland, and grew up in a family with a strong interest in arts, which influenced his career in film.
How many children does Mika Kaurismäki have?
Mika Kaurismäki has one child, a daughter named Aino Kaurismäki, who has been involved in the arts as well.
What is Mika Kaurismäki's estimated net worth?
Mika Kaurismäki's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting his successful career in film directing and screenwriting.
What themes are prevalent in Mika Kaurismäki's films?
Mika Kaurismäki's films often explore themes of identity, social issues, and the human condition, typically presented with a mix of humor and poignant storytelling.