Matti Kassila | |
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Matti Kassila in the Jussi Award ceremony in 2011. |
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Born | 12 January 1924 Keuruu, Finland |
Nationality | Finnish |
Occupation | Film director |
Notable works | Radio tekee murron, Komisario Palmun erehdys |
Partner | Aino Mantsas |
Awards | Concrete Jussi Award for lifetime achievements, 2010 |
Matti Kassila (born 12 January 1924 in Keuruu) is a Finnish film director who achieved fame as one of the most prominent Finnish filmmakers in the 1950s and 60s. He is most famous for the series of four Inspector Palmu movies, based on the character created by Mika Waltari. During his long career, he has won seven Jussi awards, including a concrete Jussi for lifetime achievement,[1] and received numerous other commendations.
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