Biography
Mika Kaurismäki studied cinema in Munich, Germany, (Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen) from 1977 to 1981. After the success of The Liar, Kaurismäki decided to stay in Finland and, together with his brother Aki and some friends, founded the production company Villealfa Filmproductions, which soon became a home of low- or no-budget filmmaking in Finland. His most recent film, Homecoming (Elämältä kaiken sain), a Finnish drama/comedy starring Vesa-Matti Loiri, Armi Toivonen, and Peter Franzén, will premiere in August 2015.
Mill Valley Film Festival
Producer
| Movies | |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Gracious Night |
| 2019 |
Master Cheng |
| 2015 |
The Girl King |
| 2012 |
Road North |
| 2011 |
Brothers |
| 2009 |
The House of Branching Love |
| 2008 |
Three Wise Men |
| 2000 |
Highway Society |
| 1998 |
Sand Bride |
| 1997 |
The Quiet Village |
| 1995 |
Daughters of Yemanjá |
| 1993 |
Last Border, The |
| 1991 |
Zombie and the Ghost Train |
| 1990 |
Amazon |
| 1989 |
Cha Cha Cha |
Paper Star |
|
| 1987 |
Helsinki-Naples All Night Long |
| 1986 |
Shadows in Paradise |
| 1985 |
Rosso |
Waiting for Darkness |
|
| 1984 |
The Clan - Tale of the Frogs |
| 1983 |
Crime and Punishment |
| 1982 |
The Worthless |
| 1981 |
The Liar |
| Documentaries | |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin |
Hassisen Kone stadionilla (concert) |
|
| 2018 |
Ryhmäteatteri |
| 2012 |
The King - Jari Litmanen |
| 2011 |
Mama Africa |
| 2010 |
Vesku from Finland |
| 2008 |
Äänipeili |
| 2005 |
Sound of Rio: Brasileirinho, The |
| 1999 |
Among the Elves |
| 1994 |
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made |
| 1981 |
The Saimaa Gesture |
| Short | |
|---|---|
| 1982 |
Jackpot 2 |
Director
| Movies | |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Mielensäpahoittajan rakkaustarina |
| 2022 |
The Grump: In Search of an Escort |
| 2020 |
Gracious Night |
| 2019 |
Master Cheng |
| 2015 |
Elämältä kaiken sain |
The Girl King |
|
| 2012 |
Road North |
| 2011 |
Brothers |
| 2009 |
Malê Debalê |
The House of Branching Love |
|
The Sound of Glarus |
|
| 2008 |
Three Wise Men |
| 2004 |
Honey Baby |
| 2000 |
Highway Society |
| 1998 |
L.A. Without a Map |
| 1996 |
Danish Girls Show Everything |
| 1995 |
Condition Red |
| 1993 |
Last Border, The |
| 1991 |
Zombie and the Ghost Train |
| 1990 |
Amazon |
| 1989 |
Cha Cha Cha |
Paper Star |
|
| 1988 |
Nightwork (TV movie) |
| 1987 |
Helsinki-Naples All Night Long |
| 1985 |
Rosso |
| 1984 |
The Clan - Tale of the Frogs |
| 1982 |
The Worthless |
| 1981 |
The Liar |
| Documentaries | |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin |
Hassisen Kone stadionilla (concert) |
|
| 2018 |
Ryhmäteatteri |
| 2011 |
Mama Africa |
| 2010 |
Vesku from Finland |
| 2008 |
Äänipeili |
| 2005 |
Sound of Rio: Brasileirinho, The |
| 2004 |
Welcome to São Paulo |
| 2002 |
Sound of Brazil |
| 1994 |
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made |
| 1981 |
The Saimaa Gesture |
| Short | |
|---|---|
| 1996 |
Erotic Tales: Sambolico |
| 1982 |
Jackpot 2 |
| 1979 |
Wilde Witwe |
| 1978 |
Bei Anna (student film) |
Screenwriter
| Movies | |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Gracious Night |
| 2015 |
Elämältä kaiken sain |
| 2012 |
Road North |
| 2011 |
Brothers |
| 2009 |
The House of Branching Love |
| 2008 |
Three Wise Men |
| 2000 |
Highway Society |
| 1998 |
L.A. Without a Map |
| 1995 |
Condition Red |
| 1993 |
Last Border, The |
| 1991 |
Zombie and the Ghost Train |
| 1990 |
Amazon |
| 1989 |
Cha Cha Cha |
Paper Star |
|
| 1988 |
Nightwork (TV movie) |
| 1987 |
Helsinki-Naples All Night Long |
| 1985 |
Rosso |
| 1984 |
The Clan - Tale of the Frogs |
| 1982 |
The Worthless |
| Documentaries | |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Hassisen Kone 40 vuotta myöhemmin |
| 2018 |
Ryhmäteatteri |
| 2012 |
The King - Jari Litmanen |
| 2011 |
Mama Africa |
| 2010 |
Vesku from Finland |
| 2008 |
Äänipeili |
| 2005 |
Sound of Rio: Brasileirinho, The |
| 2002 |
Sound of Brazil |
| 1994 |
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made |
| 1981 |
The Saimaa Gesture |
| Short | |
|---|---|
| 1996 |
Erotic Tales: Sambolico |
| 1982 |
Jackpot 2 |
Editor
| Movies | |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Gracious Night |
| 2011 |
Brothers |
| 2008 |
Three Wise Men |
| 2004 |
Honey Baby |
| 1995 |
Condition Red |
| 1993 |
Last Border, The |
| 1991 |
Zombie and the Ghost Train |
| 1989 |
Cha Cha Cha |
| 1984 |
Clock, The |
The Clan - Tale of the Frogs |
|
| 1983 |
April Is the Cruellest Month |
| Documentaries | |
|---|---|
| 1994 |
Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made |
| Short | |
|---|---|
| 1996 |
Erotic Tales: Sambolico |
| 1982 |
Jackpot 2 |
Actor
| Movies | |
|---|---|
| 2004 |
Honey Baby |
| 1998 |
L.A. Without a Map |
| 1989 |
Paper Star |
| 1983 |
April Is the Cruellest Month |
| 1981 |
The Liar |
| Documentaries | |
|---|---|
| 2016 |
Tango Suomi |
| 2015 |
Mika Kaurismäki, elokuvaohjaaja (TV movie) |
| 2011 |
Boheemi elää |
Paluu Sodankylään |
|
| 2002 |
Sound of Brazil |
| 1999 |
Eddie Constantine : Cet homme est un sentimental... (TV movie) |
| 1997 |
Made in Filmland (student film) |
| 1994 |
Kaurismäki & Kaurismäki (TV movie) |
| 1987 |
Midnight Sun Film Festival |
Scenes Under the Midnight Sun (TV movie) |
|
| 1986 |
Kaurismäki-ilmiö (TV movie) |
| 1981 |
The Saimaa Gesture |
| Concerts | |
|---|---|
| 2009 |
Provinssirock 2009 - Vesa-Matti Loiri |
Guest
| Shows | |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Vesa-Matti Loiri - taiteilija |
| 2019 |
Viiden jälkeen |
| 2015 |
Loirinuotiolla |
| 2008 |
Popkult |
| 2007 |
100 vuotta, 100 minuuttia |
| 2005 |
Pirjo, Pirjo ja Mato |
| 1999 |
Joonas Hytönen show |
| 1982 |
Levottomat palat |
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