Jari Halonen

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Jari Halonen

Born September 30, 1962 · Finland (age 63)

Jari Juhani Halonen (born 30 September 1962) is a Finnish film and theatre director, writer and occasional actor. Known as a controversial and outspoken person, his films, such as Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) and Joulubileet (1996), have garnered a cult following while also having been met with mixed reception by critics. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known For

JoulubileetJoulubileet · 1996
Joulubileet
7.11996
MovieComedy
A story of Mike, just out of prison, and his buddies throwing a Christmas party under the most obscure circumstances is filled with juicy dialogue and plot twists that will definitely make your jaw drop – and have you chuckle for days after.
Kalevala – Uusi aikaKalevala – Uusi aika · 2013
Kalevala – Uusi aika
3.22013
MovieFantasy
In the land Kalevala, Väinämöinen and his troops defend the miraculous machine called Sampo against the invasion of Louhi, the queen of Pohjola, and the Vikings. In present-day Finland, an international corporation led by chairman Kurt Dudler is about to launch a virtual service that directly affects the human mind, which the new CEO Sampo Väinölä opposes. When Sampo's father, Väinö, makes his son aware of the ancient powers, he realises he is involved in an ancient battle between Kalevala and Pohjola.
Vares: Private EyeVares: Private Eye · 2004
Vares: Private Eye
6.22004
MovieCrimeAction
On the trail of a woman, Vares finds himself caught up with underworld characters who are on the trail of hidden millions.
Back to the USSRBack to the USSR · 1992
Back to the USSR
5.81992
MovieDramaComedy
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
The Life of Aleksis KiviThe Life of Aleksis Kivi · 2002
The Life of Aleksis Kivi
6.72002
MovieDramaHistory
Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872) was a Finnish author who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, "Seven Brothers/Seitsemän veljestä". Although Kivi was among the very earliest authors of prose and lyrics in Finnish language, he is still considered one of the greatest of them all.
Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of SodomaLipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma · 1995
Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma
5.41995
MovieScience FictionAction
The 21st-century tale centers on taciturn detective Lipton Cockton as he looks into a series of murders involving exploding victims. The main clue in the case is the white halter dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the subway vent scene in The Seven Year Itch. This clue directs Cockton to the highest levels of the super company LTD Prods. But though Cockton tries and tries, he cannot get there and ends up himself blown to smithereens.
Dark Side of the CarDark Side of the Car · 2003
Dark Side of the Car
8.02003
Movie
A short film about people interacting in traffick. We're all involved in this problem whether we want it or not.

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