Teemu Nikki

Finnish film director (born 1975)

Teemu Nikki (born 1975) is a Finnish self‑taught film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is known for his satirical and socially conscious films, often blending dark humor with humanistic themes.2

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Born 1975.1

About

Nikki has directed feature films, short films, and television series, and is regarded as one of Finland's most distinctive contemporary filmmakers.

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Companies

Career

Occupation: screenwriter, film director, cinematographer, film producer, director.4

Nikki's first feature film, Euthanizer (Armomurhaaja, 2017), was selected as Finland's official entry for the 2019 Academy Awards.

His third feature, The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic (2021), premiered in the Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti Extra section and won the Audience Award.

He has also directed series such as Mister8 and Mental, and continues to collaborate with Jani Pösö on international projects.

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Personal life

  • Born1975, Sysmä5
  • CitizenshipFinland6

Awards

  • 2018Jussi Award for Best Script for Euthanizer7 8