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Mika Kaurismäki

Personal Information

Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birth DateSep 21, 1955 (71 years old)
Zodiac Sign♍Virgo
Place of BirthOrimattila, Finland
Career Span1981 – Present (46 yrs)
Known Credits53 Titles
Official Links
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DirectingPopularity Score 0.9

Mika Kaurismäki

Also known as:Mika Juhani KaurismäkiMichael Bambihill
Total Works

53

53 movies • 0 shows

Avg Rating

6.1 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

Biography

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.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Shadows in Paradise
7.3
Role: Producer
The Girl King
6.2
The Girl King
2015•movie
Role: Director
Crime and Punishment
6.9
Role: Producer
Master Cheng
7.0
Master Cheng
2019•movie
Role: Director

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 53 titles featuring Mika Kaurismäki

Shadows in Paradise
7.3

Role: Producer

The Girl King
6.2
The Girl King
2015•movie

Role: Director

Crime and Punishment
6.9

Role: Producer

Master Cheng
7.0
Master Cheng
2019•movie

Role: Director

L.A. Without a Map
5.8
L.A. Without a Map
1999•movie

as Michael Bambihill (uncredited)

Road North
5.8
Road North
2012•movie

Role: Director

The Worthless
6.5
The Worthless
1982•movie

Role: Director

The House of Branching Love
5.6

Role: Director

Over the Limit
7.1
Over the Limit
2018•movie

Role: Co-Producer

The Grump: In Search of an Escort
6.0

Role: Director

Zombie and the Ghost Train
6.7

Role: Director

The Liar
6.3
The Liar
1981•movie

Role: Director

Amazon
4.9
Amazon
1990•movie

Role: Director

Jackpot 2
5.5
Jackpot 2
1982•movie

Role: Editor

The Last Border
4.4
The Last Border
1993•movie

Role: Director

Mama Africa
5.6
Mama Africa
2011•movie

Role: Director

Kuningas Litmanen
7.1
Kuningas Litmanen
2012•movie

Role: Writer

The Clan: Tale of the Frogs
6.7

Role: Director

Three Wise Men
5.7
Three Wise Men
2008•movie

Role: Director

Vesku from Finland
6.2
Vesku from Finland
2010•movie

Role: Director

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made
6.8

Role: Director

The Saimaa Gesture
7.0
The Saimaa Gesture
1981•movie

as Self - Man in Crowd (uncredited)

Honey Baby
5.3
Honey Baby
2004•movie

Role: Director

Helsinki Napoli All Night Long
5.9

Role: Writer

Cha Cha Cha
7.0
Cha Cha Cha
1989•movie

Role: Producer

Condition Red
4.8
Condition Red
1995•movie

Role: Director

Long Good Thursday
6.5
Long Good Thursday
2024•movie

Role: Director

Rosso
7.5
Rosso
1985•movie

Role: Director

Brasileirinho
6.2
Brasileirinho
2005•movie

Role: Director

Homecoming
4.6
Homecoming
2015•movie

Role: Director

Welcome to São Paulo
6.3

Role: Director

Paper Star
4.7
Paper Star
1989•movie

as Haastattelija (voice)

Bohemian Eyes
6.5
Bohemian Eyes
2011•movie

as Self

Huhtikuu on kuukausista julmin
4.5

Role: Editor

Kello
4.5
Kello
1984•movie

Role: Editor

Brothers
5.3
Brothers
2011•movie

Role: Director

Vaiennut kylä
4.2
Vaiennut kylä
1997•movie

Role: Producer

Gracious Night
5.5
Gracious Night
2021•movie

Role: Director

Sambolico
5.2
Sambolico
1996•movie

Role: Director

Danish Girls Show Everything
5.8

Role: Director

Pimeys odottaa
4.5
Pimeys odottaa
1985•movie

Role: Producer

Hassisen Kone 40 Years After
6.8

Role: Director

Moro no Brasil
8.0
Moro no Brasil
2002•movie
Daughters of Yemanjá
5.7

Role: Producer

Morena
4.7
Morena
1986•movie

Role: Production Manager

Sonic Mirror
7.0
Sonic Mirror
2008•movie

Role: Director

Yötyö
8.5
Yötyö
1988•movie

Role: Director

VÄNÄ
7.0
VÄNÄ
2000•movie
Ryhmäteatteri
9.0
Ryhmäteatteri
2018•movie

Role: Director

Hassisen Kone stadionilla

Role: Director

Every Note You Play

Role: Director

Amongst the Birds
Amongst the Birds
2026•movie

Role: Director

Sand Bride
Sand Bride
1998•movie

Role: Producer