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Aki Kaurismäki

Film Director / Actor / Film Producer / Theatre Director / Screenwriter | * 04/04/1957 (67) | Orimattila (Finland)
Aki Olavi Kaurismäki (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈɑki ˈkɑu̯rismæki] ; born 4 April 1957) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for the award-winning Drifting Clouds (1996), The Man Without a Past (2002), Le Havre (2011), The Other Side of Hope (2017) and Fallen Leaves (2023), as well as Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989). He has been described as Finland's best-known film director. ()
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Aki Kaurismäki is a Finnish film writer, director, actor and producer. Together with his older brother, filmmaker Mika Kaurismäki, he founded the production and distribution company Villealfa. He's a graduate in Media Studies from the University of Tampere, Finland.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Documentaries

Known for these Movies & Shows

Marcel Marx, a former bohemian and struggling author, has given up his literary ambitions and relocated to the port city Le Havre. He leads a simple life based around his wife Arletty, his favourite b ...

Le Havre

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2011 | 3.5/5 | 1h 34min
Drama, Comedy
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A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland. ...

The Other Side of Hope

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2017 | 3.5/5 | 1h 41min
Comedy, Drama
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A man arrives in Helsinki and gets beaten up so severely he develops amnesia. Unable to remember his name or anything from his past life, he cannot get a job or an apartment, so he starts living on th ...

The Man Without a Past

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2002 | 3.7/5 | 1h 37min
Romance / Love, Comedy, Drama
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In modern-day Helsinki, Ansa and Holappa, two lonely souls in search of their first love, meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles� ...

Fallen Leaves

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2023 | 3.5/5 | 1h 21min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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Awards & Nominations for Aki Kaurismäki

Knight of The Legion of Honour Pro Finlandia Medal of The Order of The Lion of Finland Fipresci Prize At Berlinale Nordic Council Film Prize Grand Prix (Cannes Film Festival) Berliner Kunstpreis Leopard of Honour Carrosse d'Or Louis Delluc Prize Silver Bear for Best Director César Award for Best Film from the European Union César Award for Best Film César Award for Best Director David di Donatello for Best European Film 5x European Film Award for Best Film 4x European Film Award for Best Director 3x European Film Award for Best Screenwriter European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director European Film Academy Lux Award European University Film Award
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Movies with Aki Kaurismäki as Actor(28)

as himself2023 Cinéma Laika
as himself2021 The Dinosaur
as himself2018 Aki and Peter
as himself2016 Peter von Bagh
as himself2015 Temples of Dreams
as himself2015 Valokeilassa Atte Blom
as himself2014 Il était une fois... Le Havre
as himself2012 A Special Day
2011 Bohemian Eyes
as himself2008 Crítico
as Le patron Aaltra2004 Aaltra
2001 Aki Kaurismäki
as Cadillac Man1995 Iron Horsemen
as himself1995 I Am Curious, Film
as Factory Worker Imitating Chaplin (uncredited)1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
as himself1993 Talking with Ozu
1992 Where Is Musette?
1990 Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: Aki Kaurismaki
as Sunglasses Seller (uncredited)1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
1986 Rocky VI
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)1986 Shadows in Paradise
1985 Rare, Medium, Well Done
as Hearse Driver (uncredited)1985 Calamari Union
as Taksikuski1985 Ylösnousemus
as Ville Alfa1983 April Is the Cruellest Month
1982 Jackpot 2
as Ville Alfa1982 The Worthless
as Ville Alfa1981 The Liar

Movies with Aki Kaurismäki as Crew(132)

Directing/Director2023 Fallen Leaves
Writing/Writer2023 Fallen Leaves
Production/Producer2023 Fallen Leaves
Directing/Director2017 The Other Side of Hope
Production/Producer2017 The Other Side of Hope
Writing/Writer2017 The Other Side of Hope
Crew/Thanks2016 John From
Directing/Director2013 Bluesia Pieksämäen asemalla
Directing/Director2012 Historic Centre
Editing/Editor2012 Historic Centre
Production/Producer2012 Historic Centre
Writing/Screenplay2012 Historic Centre
Directing/Director2011 Le Havre
Production/Producer2011 Le Havre
Writing/Writer2011 Le Havre
Production/Producer2010 Bad Family
Writing/Writer2008 Calamari Union
Crew/Thanks2008 Helsinki, Forever
Directing/Director2007 To Each His Own Cinema
Production/Producer2007 To Each His Own Cinema
Writing/Writer2007 To Each His Own Cinema
Directing/Director2006 Lights in the Dusk
Editing/Editor2006 Lights in the Dusk
Production/Producer2006 Lights in the Dusk
Writing/Writer2006 Lights in the Dusk
Directing/Director2004 Visions of Europe
Editing/Editor2004 Visions of Europe
Production/Producer2004 Visions of Europe
Writing/Writer2004 Visions of Europe
Directing/Director2004 Bico
Editing/Editor2004 Bico
Production/Producer2004 Bico
Writing/Writer2004 Bico
Directing/Director2002 The Man Without a Past
Production/Producer2002 The Man Without a Past
Writing/Scenario Writer2002 The Man Without a Past
Writing/Writer2002 The Man Without a Past
Directing/Director2002 Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Editing/Editor2002 Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Writing/Writer2002 Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet
Directing/Director1999 Juha
Editing/Editor1999 Juha
Production/Producer1999 Juha
Writing/Writer1999 Juha
Production/Producer1997 Vaiennut kylä
Directing/Director1996 Drifting Clouds
Editing/Editor1996 Drifting Clouds
Production/Producer1996 Drifting Clouds
Writing/Screenplay1996 Drifting Clouds
Directing/Director1996 Markus Allan: Always Be a Human
Directing/Assistant Director1995 Iron Horsemen
Production/Producer1995 Iron Horsemen
Directing/Director1994 Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana
Editing/Editor1994 Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana
Production/Producer1994 Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana
Writing/Screenplay1994 Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana
Directing/Director1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
Editing/Editor1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
Production/Producer1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
Writing/Story1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
Writing/Screenplay1994 Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses
Directing/Director1994 Total Balalaika Show
Production/Producer1994 Total Balalaika Show
Writing/Writer1994 Total Balalaika Show
Production/Producer1993 Ripa Hits the Skids
Production/Producer1992 The Prodigal Son
Directing/Director1992 La Vie de Bohème
Production/Producer1992 La Vie de Bohème
Writing/Writer1992 La Vie de Bohème
Directing/Director1992 These Boots
Editing/Editor1992 These Boots
Production/Producer1992 These Boots
Writing/Writer1992 These Boots
Directing/Director1991 Those Were The Days
Production/Producer1991 Those Were The Days
Writing/Writer1991 Those Were The Days
Directing/Director1990 The Match Factory Girl
Editing/Editor1990 The Match Factory Girl
Production/Producer1990 The Match Factory Girl
Writing/Writer1990 The Match Factory Girl
Directing/Director1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
Editing/Editor1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
Production/Producer1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
Writing/Screenplay1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
Writing/Story1990 I Hired a Contract Killer
Directing/Director1989 Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Production/Producer1989 Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Writing/Screenplay1989 Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Writing/Story1989 Leningrad Cowboys Go America
Directing/Director1989 Dirty Hands
Writing/Writer1989 Dirty Hands
Directing/Director1988 Ariel
Production/Producer1988 Ariel
Writing/Writer1988 Ariel
Directing/Director1987 Thru the Wire
Production/Producer1987 Thru the Wire
Writing/Writer1987 Thru the Wire
Production/Producer1987 Macbeth
Directing/Director1987 Hamlet Goes Business
Production/Producer1987 Hamlet Goes Business
Writing/Screenplay1987 Hamlet Goes Business
Writing/Writer1987 The Final Arrangement
Directing/Director1986 Rocky VI
Editing/Editor1986 Rocky VI
Production/Producer1986 Rocky VI
Writing/Writer1986 Rocky VI
Directing/Director1986 Shadows in Paradise
Writing/Writer1986 Shadows in Paradise
Directing/Director1985 Calamari Union
Editing/Editor1985 Calamari Union
Production/Producer1985 Calamari Union
Sound/Original Music Composer1985 Calamari Union
Writing/Writer1985 Calamari Union
Camera/Key Grip1985 Rosso
Writing/Dialogue1985 Rosso
Directing/Assistant Director1984 The Clan – Tale of the Frogs
Writing/Screenplay1984 The Clan – Tale of the Frogs
Directing/Director1983 Crime and Punishment
Writing/Screenplay1983 Crime and Punishment
Art/Production Design1982 Jackpot 2
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design1982 Jackpot 2
Directing/Assistant Director1982 Jackpot 2
Visual Effects/Smoke Artist1982 Jackpot 2
Writing/Writer1982 Jackpot 2
Art/Set Designer1982 The Worthless
Art/Production Design1982 The Worthless
Directing/Assistant Director1982 The Worthless
Writing/Screenplay1982 The Worthless
Writing/Dialogue1982 The Worthless
Writing/Writer1981 The Liar
Directing/Director1981 The Saimaa Gesture
Production/Producer1981 The Saimaa Gesture

Full Name: Aki Olavi Kaurismäki
Citizenship: Finland
Born: Thursday, 04/04 1957 (April) in Orimattila (Finland) (current age: 67 years + 16 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: Finnish (FI), Portuguese (PT), Swedish (SV)
Educated at: University of Tampere
Spouses (current/former): Paula Oinonen
Influenced by/Role models: Jean-Pierre Melville
Other names for Aki Kaurismäki (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Aki Olavi Kaurismäki"
"아키 카우리스마키"
Aki Kaurismäki frequently works together with these people:
Timo Salminen (35x, Crew)
Jouko Lumme (34x, Crew)
Olli Varja (26x, Crew)
Matti Pellonpää (24x, Actor)
Pauli Pentti (24x, Crew)
Jaakko Talaskivi (23x, Crew)
Mika Kaurismäki (22x, Crew)
Marja-Leena Hukkanen (21x, Crew)
Juuso Hirvikangas (17x, Actor)
Kari Väänänen (16x, Actor)
Mikko Mattila (16x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:87060, Added: 05/26/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024