Jari Halonen


Jari Juhani Halonen is a Finnish film and theatre director, writer and occasional actor. Known as a controversial and outspoken person, his films, such as Back to the USSR, Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma and The Christmas Party, have garnered a cult following while also having been met with mixed reception by critics.

Selected filmography

As a director

  • Huolehtivainen rakastaja
  • Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin
  • Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma
  • Joulubileet
  • Aleksis Kiven elämä
  • ''Kalevala – Uusi aika''

    As an actor

  • ''Vares – yksityisetsivä''