Jari Manninen
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Biography: Jari Manninen was born on November 5th, 1985 in a small Finnish town called Viitasaari. Before his acting career, he attended Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences where he studied screen writing and directing. Manninen has also studied creative writing at Liminka School of Art as well as film acting at Voionmaa Institute. At Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences he got to know Joonas Makkonen who had founded an indie movie group called Jo-Jo the Dog Films. Manninen joined the group as an actor in their short movies. Jo-Jo the Dog Films' movies have become widely known after winning numerous awards in worldwide time limited film making challenges. In 2013 he was chosen as the best male actor in The 24 Hour Film Race, for his appearance in a short movie Hobo with Time Machine (2013). At the end of the same year, Manninen was granted also the best male actor's award in the 100 Hour Film Race for his role in a short movie Renewing Mikael (2014). At the same event, Renewing Mikael was awarded as the second best film as well as received the awards for best director, best actor ensemble, best make up and the best poster. Renewing Mikael shared the nomination for best music with another film. In 2014 Manninen acted in one of the main roles in a horror comedy Bunny the Killer Thing (2015). It was his feature film debut. Manninen has also been selected in one of the leading roles of Sami Pöyry film Punainen kohina (2021).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Viitasaari, Finland
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Birthday: November 05, 1985
Age: 39 years old
Gender: Male
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Detour to Father
Overview: Socially awkward 40-year-old Johannes tries to reach his dying father before it's too late. The journey from the city of Tampere to Kajaani can be surprisingly long if you don't go via Jämsä.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2023-03-31
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Wild Duck
Overview: Father and son are on a hunting trip. Hunting plans take a new turn when dad is bitten by a wild duck.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: fi
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Bunny the Killer Thing
Overview: A group of Finnish and British people get stuck to a cabin when a creature which is a half human, half rabbit, attacks on them. The creature is Bunny the Killer Thing, and it is after anything that is resembling female genitals.
Genres: Action Comedy Horror
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2015-11-06
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Perseidit
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2024-04-06
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Backwood Madness
Overview: The war amongst men had an influence on the beings of the forest. Now the beings demand revenge. Balance between men and the forest has been broken.
Genres: Fantasy Horror
Original Language: fi
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Tuftland
Overview: Headstrong textile student Irina tries to overcome her problems by accepting a summer job offer from an isolated and offbeat village of Kyrsyä. As Irina begins to get a grip of herself, the harmless and offbeat hillbillies begin to reveal their true nature.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2018-04-06
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Red Static
Overview: Timo has lived the last ten years alone on a dilapidated farm. He gets a visit from his childhood friends Jussi and Maiju, who have moved to the city without ever looking back. Gradually they realize how the years have changed their old friend... and how his presence seems to change everything around them.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2021-04-09
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Rendel: Cycle of Revenge
Overview: When ‘Smiley’ takes over the Vala Drug Corporation, a masked vigilante, Rendel, will avenge the murder of his family.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-28
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Free Skate
Overview: A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2022-10-21
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Gravediggers
Overview: Society has collapsed and individual survivors are fighting for their existence against viruses, acid rains and swarms of cannibals. Grave diggers Lars and Donald spend their nights in their base, safe from the acid rain, and during the day, when the rains stop, they dispose of the bodies of the infected. A menacing cannibal mob forces the survivors to ally with other survivors and prepare for the battle ahead.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-19
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My Brother's Keeper
Overview: The story of a Finnish rap artist Cheek and his brother.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2018-01-31
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Renewing Mikael
Overview: Mikael hears that he has only six months to live. He decides that he will look good at the coffin.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2014-02-12
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Hän elää täällä yhä
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Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2021-10-20
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Hobo with Time Machine
Overview: A hobo saves a teen boy from his bullies. The Hobo and the Boy will have a special relationship, which includes some boiled eggs and a time machine.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2013-06-28
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Peto
Overview: A short film about two brothers, a girl next door and a dog called Peto.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2011-05-25
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Case Rabbit
Overview: The Psychiatrist has a patient, a girl with rabbit puppet. The Girl thinks that the next day will be a very important day.
Genres: Comedy Drama Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2013-01-23
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Ruotuin Serehvia
Overview: Miila has found out that her grandmother Marja was born in Karelia. The subject has a close community on social media in Finland, which Miila wants to be a part of, so she decides to shoot a social media videos about Karelianness and her grandmother. The plan fails, and Miila doesn't get the visibility she craves. Instead, she learns what Karelianness is really about in their family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2025-01-18
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Punainen peto
Overview: A biopic about Eetu Salin, an activist in the Finnish labour movement and one of the founding members and early leaders of the Finnish Social Democratic Party.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
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From Stage to Screen: Kyrsyä - Tuftland
Overview: See how the award-winning hillbilly horror was brought to life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2018-09-17
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How We Made Free Skate
Overview: Rebellious and upcoming filmmakers make their biggest film to date. Witness how the ambitious and topical film Free Skate came to life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2023-02-24
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(Pri)sons: Making of
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2024-11-28
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Jari's Odyssey
Overview: A camera man follows actor Jari Manninen's journey to his movie premiere. Some things you should NEVER film.
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Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2016-06-10
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Jari's Odyssey Part 2: The Resurrection
Overview: Jari returns to terrorize more unsuspecting people.
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Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2022-04-29
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