Biography

Risto Jarva

Directing

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Risto Jarva was a leading filmmaker in the Finnish cinema of the 1960's and the 1970's as well as one of the founders of the production company Filminor. He died aged 43 in a car accident on his way home from the premiere of his now classic film The Year of the Hare (1977). In total, there are 22 recognized credits in film. On Cinestia you can browse Risto Jarva's complete filmography — 22 films — and find where to watch each title.

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Career average

6.5/10

Birth date

07/15/1934

Place of birth

Helsinki, Finland

Date of death

12/16/1977

Filmography highlights