1990Nominee
Best Director
The Match Factory Girl
Timo Salminen
Actor · Director
Helsinki, Finland
July 11, 1952
Biography
Timo Salminen (11 July 1952 in Helsinki) is a Finnish cinematographer best known for his artistic work in Aki Kaurismäki's films. Salminen's father Ville Salminen was a famed Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer whose career began in the 1930s and lasted until the 1980s. His older step brother Ville-Veikko Salminen was a comedic actor whose career also lasted over 50 years.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2023Nominee
Best Director
Fallen Leaves
2011Nominee
Best Director
Le Havre
Career Highlights
1988Highlight
Best Director
Ariel
1986Highlight
Best Director
Shadows in Paradise
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The Match Factory Girl
Fallen Leaves
Le Havre