AKI KAURISMÄKI
Aki Kaurismäki
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 4, 1957
Place of Birth: Orimattila, Finland
Biography
Aki Olavi Kaurismäki (Finnish: [ˈɑki ˈkɑu̯rismæki]; born April 4,1957; Orimattila) is a Finnish film director, screenwriter, producer, editor and actor. 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 for the mockumentary Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989). He is described as Finland's best-known film director. He is the younger brother of director and screenwriter Mika Kaurismäki.
Filmography
Starring
2023·
Cinéma LaikaSelf
2021·
The DinosaurSelf
2018·
Aki and PeterHimself
2017·
Plankton SalesmenSelf (archive footage)
2016·
Peter von BaghSelf
2015·
Temples of DreamsSelf
Self
himself
2012·
A Special DaySelf
2011·
Bohemian EyesSelf
2008·
CriticSelf
2004·
AaltraAaltra's boss
2001·
Aki Kaurismäki1995·
I Am Curious, FilmSelf
1995·
Iron HorsemenCadillac Man
Factory Worker Imitating Chaplin (uncredited)
1993·
Talking with OzuSelf
1992·
Where Is Musette?Sunglasses Seller (uncredited)
1986·
Rocky VIMagazine Photographer
1986·
Shadows in ParadiseHotel Receptionist (uncredited)
1985·
YlösnousemusTaksikuski
1985·
Viimeiset rotannahat1985·
Calamari UnionHearse Driver (uncredited)
Ville Alfa
1982·
Jackpot 21982·
The WorthlessVille Alfa
1981·
The Saimaa GestureSelf - Interviewer (uncredited)
1981·
The LiarVille Alfa
Production
Thanks
2023·
Fallen LeavesProducer, Writer, Director
Writer, Producer, Director
2016·
John FromThanks
2015·
Dirty HandsWriter, Director
Producer, Writer, Director
2012·
Tavern ManWriter, Editor, Director, Producer
2012·
Historic CentreEditor, Producer, Screenplay, Director
2011·
Le HavreProducer, Writer, Director
2011·
BarzakhProducer
2010·
Bad FamilyProducer
2009·
Jeanne d'ArcProducer
2008·
Helsinki, ForeverThanks
2008·
Calamari UnionWriter
2007·
The FoundryDirector
Writer, Producer, Director
2006·
Lights in the DuskWriter, Producer, Director, Editor
2004·
BicoProducer, Writer, Director
2004·
WhiskyThanks
2004·
Visions of EuropeEditor, Producer, Writer, Director
Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
Writer, Director, Producer
2001·
The ClassicProducer
Producer
1999·
JuhaEditor, Producer, Screenplay, Director
Producer
1997·
Vaiennut kyläProducer
1996·
Drifting CloudsWriter, Editor, Director, Producer
1995·
Iron HorsemenAssistant Director, Producer
1994·
Total Balalaika ShowProducer, Writer, Director
Screenplay, Story, Producer, Editor, Director
Producer, Editor, Writer, Director
1993·
Our Father…Producer
1993·
Kaksi vanhaa varastaProducer
1993·
Ripa Hits the SkidsProducer
1992·
La Vie de BohèmeScreenplay, Producer, Director
1992·
The Prodigal SonProducer
1992·
The Parrot ManEditor
1992·
Shit HappensProducer
Story, Screenplay, Director, Editor, Producer
Writer, Producer, Editor, Director
Producer, Story, Director, Screenplay
1988·
ArielProducer, Writer, Director
1987·
TilintekoProducer, Writer
1987·
MacbethProducer
1987·
Hamlet Goes BusinessDirector, Screenplay, Producer
Gaffer
1986·
MorenaProduction Sound Mixer
1986·
Shadows in ParadiseWriter, Director
1986·
Rocky VIEditor, Producer, Writer, Director
1985·
RossoGaffer, Dialogue
1985·
Calamari UnionEditor, Producer, Director, Writer
Assistant Director, Screenplay
1983·
Crime and PunishmentScreenplay, Director
1982·
The WorthlessWriter, Assistant Director, Dialogue, Production Design
1982·
Jackpot 2Writer, Production Design, Smoke Artist, Assistant Director, Costume Design
1981·
The Saimaa GestureWriter, Director, Producer
1981·
The LiarWriter