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Mika Kaurismäki

Screenwriter / Film Producer / Film Director / Actor | * 09/21/1955 (68) | Orimattila (Finland)
Mika Juhani Kaurismäki (Finnish: [ˈmikɑ ˈkɑu̯rismæki]; born 21 September 1955) is a Finnish film director. ()

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.

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

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Mika Kaurismäki

Pro Finlandia Medal of The Order of The Lion of Finland Knight of The Legion of Honour Aho & Soldan Lifetime Achievement Award
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Movies with Mika Kaurismäki as Actor(4)

as Michael Bambihill (uncredited)1999 L.A. Without a Map
as Haastattelija (voice)1989 Paper Star

Movies with Mika Kaurismäki as Crew(93)

Writing/Screenplay2023 Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin
Directing/Director2023 Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin
Production/Producer2023 Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin
Directing/Director2022 The Grump: In Search of an Escort
Directing/Director2020 Gracious Night
Editing/Editor2020 Gracious Night
Production/Producer2020 Gracious Night
Writing/Writer2020 Gracious Night
Directing/Director2019 Master Cheng
Production/Producer2019 Master Cheng
Directing/Director2018 Ryhmäteatteri
Production/Producer2018 Ryhmäteatteri
Writing/Writer2018 Ryhmäteatteri
Directing/Director2015 The Girl King
Production/Producer2015 The Girl King
Directing/Director2015 Homecoming
Production/Producer2015 Homecoming
Writing/Screenplay2015 Homecoming
Directing/Director2012 Road North
Production/Producer2012 Road North
Writing/Writer2012 Road North
Writing/Writer2012 Kuningas Litmanen
Directing/Director2011 Brothers
Directing/Director2011 Mama Africa
Writing/Writer2011 Mama Africa
Directing/Director2010 Vesku from Finland
Directing/Director2009 The House of Branching Love
Production/Producer2009 The House of Branching Love
Writing/Writer2009 The House of Branching Love
Directing/Director2008 Sonic Mirror
Writing/Writer2008 Sonic Mirror
Directing/Director2008 Three Wise Men
Writing/Writer2008 Three Wise Men
Directing/Director2005 Honey Baby
Writing/Writer2005 Honey Baby
Directing/Director2005 Brasileirinho
Directing/Director2004 Welcome to São Paulo
Directing/Director2002 Moro no Brasil
Writing/Writer2002 Moro no Brasil
Directing/Director2000 Highway Society
Production/Producer2000 Highway Society
Writing/Writer2000 Highway Society
Directing/Director1999 L.A. Without a Map
Writing/Screenplay1999 L.A. Without a Map
Production/Producer1997 Vaiennut kylä
Directing/Director1996 Danish Girls Show Everything
Directing/Director1996 Sambolico
Writing/Screenplay1996 Sambolico
Directing/Director1995 Condition Red
Production/Producer1994 Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
Directing/Director1993 The Last Border
Editing/Editor1993 The Last Border
Production/Producer1993 The Last Border
Writing/Writer1993 The Last Border
Directing/Director1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train
Editing/Editor1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train
Production/Producer1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train
Writing/Screenplay1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train
Writing/Story1991 Zombie and the Ghost Train
Directing/Director1990 Amazon
Writing/Writer1990 Amazon
Directing/Director1989 Paper Star
Production/Producer1989 Paper Star
Writing/Writer1989 Paper Star
Directing/Director1989 Cha Cha Cha
Writing/Writer1989 Cha Cha Cha
Directing/Director1987 Helsinki Napoli - All Night Long
Production/Producer1987 Helsinki Napoli - All Night Long
Production/Producer1986 Shadows in Paradise
Directing/Director1985 Rosso
Production/Producer1985 Rosso
Writing/Writer1985 Rosso
Directing/Director1984 The Clan – Tale of the Frogs
Writing/Screenplay1984 The Clan – Tale of the Frogs
Editing/Editor1983 April Is the Cruellest Month
Production/Producer1983 Crime and Punishment
Directing/Director1982 Jackpot 2
Editing/Editor1982 Jackpot 2
Production/Producer1982 Jackpot 2
Writing/Writer1982 Jackpot 2
Directing/Director1982 The Worthless
Production/Producer1982 The Worthless
Writing/Screenplay1982 The Worthless
Directing/Director1981 The Liar
Production/Producer1981 The Liar
Directing/Director1981 The Saimaa Gesture
Production/Producer1981 The Saimaa Gesture

Additional Information

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Citizenship: Finland
Born: Wednesday, 09/21 1955 (September) in Orimattila (Finland) (current age: 68 years + 190 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN), Finnish (FI), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT), Swedish (SV), Brazilian Portuguese
Educated at: University of Television and Film Munich
Siblings: Aki Kaurismäki
Other names for Mika Kaurismäki (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Mika Juhani Kaurismäki"
"Michael Bambihill"
Mika Kaurismäki frequently works together with these people:
Aki Kaurismäki (28x, Crew)
Kari Väänänen (18x, Actor)
Matti Pellonpää (13x, Actor)
Pauli Pentti (12x, Crew)
Anssi Tikanmäki (11x, Crew)
Timo Salminen (9x, Crew)
Mikael Sievers (7x, Cast)
Mauri Sumén (7x, Crew)
Pertti Sveholm (7x, Actor)
Olli Varja (7x, Crew)
Jari Mutikainen (6x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:272115, Added: 08/09/2018, Last updated: 02/28/2024