Olli Saarela

Olli Saarela

Born 16/03/1965 (59 years old)
Helsinki, Helsingin seutukunta, Uusimaa, Finland

Biography

Olli Saarela's previous films include "Year of the Wolf" (2007), "Rollo And The Woods Sprite" (2001), "Bad Luck Love" (2000), "Ambush" (1999) and "The Redemption" (1997). Also, he directed the short film "Koverhar" (1996). Saarela is one of our most acclaimed contemporary directors and his strong and unique vision can be seen in his films. His films have won 20 Jussi Awards. His debut film as director "The Redemption" won 6 Jussis (Best Director and Screenplay), "Ambush" 7 Jussis (Best Picture and Director), "Bad Luck Love" 4 Jussis (Best Director) and "Rollo And The Woods Sprite" 3 Jussis.

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Director

Screenwriter

Movies
2001

Rollo and the Spirit of the Woods

2000

Bad Luck Love

1999

Ambush

1997

The Redemption

Series
1998

Klubi

Short
1997

Koverhar - Three Days of a Butcher (student film)

 

Ristin juurella (student film)

1993

The Cruel Countryside (student film)

1992

Juha Antti-Poika

 

Let Sleeping Animals Rest in Peace (student film)

Actor

Movies
2000

Bad Luck Love

1997

Kaken pesula

1994

Aapo

1992

Takaisin ryssiin

Series
2010

Vastaparit

 

Onnettomuus (E01)

Short
1989

The Earth (student film)

Guest

Editor

Short
1993

The Cruel Countryside (student film)