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Juho Kuosmanen, director
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Juho Kuosmanen: Movies & Box Office

films
13
as director
9
on screen
2008–2024
box office
$3.79M
average score
77
Born
September 30, 1979
Birthplace
Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland
Citizenship
Finland
Occupations
Film director, screenwriter, actor
Years active
2010-present
Career at a glance

Juho Kuosmanen's Career in Numbers

Juho Kuosmanen's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Juho Kuosmanen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 8 Days to Premiere (2008) to Alice & Jack (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Juho Kuosmanen Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 1
  2. 2010s 6
  3. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Juho Kuosmanen's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Juho Kuosmanen Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 5
  • Drama 5
  • Biography 1

Comedy is the genre Juho Kuosmanen has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (5).

Juho Kuosmanen Career Milestones

First film
8 Days to Premiere 2008
Biggest box office hit
Compartment No. 6 $2.67M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Alice & Jack 2024
13 credits

Juho Kuosmanen Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Juho Kuosmanen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 9 as director and 2 as actor. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Juho Kuosmanen?

Juho Kuosmanen was born in Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland on September 30, 1979. Credited on films since 2008, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Juho Kuosmanen, born on September 30, 1979 in Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, emerged from a vibrant Finnish cultural scene to become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary cinema. After completing his studies at the prestigious Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture in 2014, Kuosmanen quickly distinguished himself with his graduation short, The Painting Sellers, which garnered five nominations at the Finnish Film Academy Awards and secured the first‑prize Cinéfondation award at Cannes in 2010. In addition to his early success behind the camera, Kuosmanen cultivated a reputation on stage, performing in Leea Klemola’s arctic trilogy productions “Kokkola” and “New Karleby” at Tampere Theatre, and collaborating with eminent conductors Sakari Oramo and Santtu‑Matias Rouvali to direct operatic productions, demonstrating a versatile artistic range that bridges film, theatre, and music. His background in acting and opera direction informs a nuanced visual storytelling style that blends intimate character studies with striking compositional aesthetics. Kuosmanen’s career trajectory reflects a relentless commitment to narrative depth, evident in his meticulous script development through programs such as TorinoFilmLab’s Script&Pitch in 2014.
The director’s feature debut, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2016), premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes and captured the top prize, cementing his status on the international stage. The film’s triumph was followed by the Grand Prix at the Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz International Film Festival, underscoring Kuosmanen’s ability to resonate with critics and audiences alike. In 2021, his second feature Compartment No. 6 shared the Cannes Grand Prix with Asghar Farhadi’s A Hero, a testament to his evolving mastery of atmosphere and character. Recent projects include the TV series Alice & Jack (2024) and the in‑production series Yours, Margot, which earned a development prize at Series Mania in 2023. Kuosmanen continues to shape Finnish cinema, melding local sensibilities with universal themes, and his forthcoming work promises to further expand his influential cinematic legacy.

FAQ

Juho Kuosmanen: Questions & Answers

How many movies Juho Kuosmanen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Juho Kuosmanen been in?

Juho Kuosmanen is credited on 13 films, from 2008 to 2024. 2 of them as an actor and 9 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Juho Kuosmanen's highest-grossing movie?

Compartment No. 6 (2021) is Juho Kuosmanen's biggest box office hit, with $2.67M worldwide, ahead of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2017) ($571K). Across every film with box office figures, Juho Kuosmanen's movies have made $3.79M.

Juho Kuosmanen's biggest hits

What is the best Juho Kuosmanen movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Juho Kuosmanen's best-rated film is The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2017) with a score of 78, followed by Compartment No. 6 (2021) (76).

Best Juho Kuosmanen movies, ranked

When was Juho Kuosmanen born?

Juho Kuosmanen was born on September 30, 1979 in Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, Finland.

What is Juho Kuosmanen's newest movie?

The most recent film on Juho Kuosmanen's filmography is Silent Trilogy (2024), which Juho Kuosmanen directed.

Who does Juho Kuosmanen work with most often?

Juho Kuosmanen shares the most films with Tomi Alatalo (2 films) and Aki Kaurismäki (2 films).

The Best Juho Kuosmanen Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 directing credits.

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