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Aku Louhimies

Directing

Born July 3, 1968 · Helsinki, Finland

Also known as Acu Louhimies

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Biography

Aku Urban Louhimies (born 3 July 1968) is a Finnish film director, writer and producer. His films include Restless (2000), Frozen Land (2005), 8-Ball (2013) and The Unknown Soldier (2017). He also directed historical drama miniseries Rebellion (2016).

Awards & recognition

  • Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland · 2017
  • Jussi Award — Best Direction · 2007
  • Jussi Award — Best Script · 2006
  • Jussi Award — Best Direction · 2006
  • Finnish State Prize — Cinema · 2005
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  • Venla Awards
  • Jussi Award — Best Direction · 2018 · nominated

Filmography6 titles

The Unknown Soldier

2017Director, Producer, Screenplay

Christmas Story

2007Story

The Eternal Road

2017Screenplay

The Inheritance

Director

Attack on Finland

2021Director, Executive Producer

The Birdcatcher

2019Co-Executive Producer