Directing
Mikko Myllylahti
Born 1980-05-27
Oulu, Finland
Department: Directing
Biography
Mikko Myllylahti was born and raised in Northern Finland, in a small town called Tornio. He has a background in poetry yet graduated as a MA in Screenwriting and Fiction Directing from ELO Helsinki Film School. His short films include The Tiger (Cannes Critics’ Week 2018) and Love in Vain (Locarno 2009), and his first feature script was Juho Kuosmanen’s debut The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki, which won the Prix un Certain Regard in Cannes 2016.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Mikko Myllylahti
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The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
2016
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The Woodcutter Story
2022
TMDB2.8
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Spiral
2021
TMDB3.5
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The Dijon Story
2016
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The Tiger
2018
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Cinéma Laika
2023
TMDB4.0
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Conversations Between Men
2013
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Love in Vain
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Love in Vain
2009
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Handbag
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Handbag
2013
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Lääkärinvala
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Lääkärinvala
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (16 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cinéma Laika | Self | Movie | 2023 |
 | The Woodcutter Story | Director | Movie | 2022 |
| The Woodcutter Story | Writer | Movie | 2022 |
 | Spiral | Dramaturgy | Movie | 2021 |
 | The Tiger | Director | Movie | 2018 |
| The Tiger | Writer | Movie | 2018 |
 | The Dijon Story | Writer | Movie | 2016 |
| The Dijon Story | Director | Movie | 2016 |
 | The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki | Writer | Movie | 2016 |
| Handbag | Director | Movie | 2013 | |
 | Conversations Between Men | Myllylahti | Movie | 2013 |
| Pyramid | Director | Movie | 2012 | |
| Love in Vain | Director | Movie | 2009 | |
| Love in Vain | Screenplay | Movie | 2009 | |
| Lääkärinvala | Director | Movie | — | |
| Lääkärinvala | Writer | Movie | — |