Matti Kassila

Matti Kassila

Matti Kassila in the Jussi Award ceremony in 2011.
Born 12 January 1924 (1924-01-12) (age 88)
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.

Films directed by Kassila

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