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Risto Jarva
Directing
Born July 15, 1934 · Helsinki, Finland
Died December 16, 1977
Also known as B. Kivi
Biography
Risto Jarva was a leading filmmaker in the Finnish cinema of the 1960's and the 1970's as well as one of the founders of the production company Filminor. He died aged 43 in a car accident on his way home from the premiere of his now classic film The Year of the Hare (1977).
Awards & recognition
- Jussi Award — Best Script · 1978
- Jussi Award — Best Direction · 1978
- Jussi Award — Best Team · 1976
- Jussi Award — Best Direction · 1970
- Jussi Award — Best Short Film · 1969
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- Jussi Award — Best Short Film · 1968
- Jussi Award — Best Direction · 1968
