Aleksi Mäkelä

A master of Finnish cinema, Aleksi Mäkelä was born in 1969 in Helsinki, Finland, and has been actively directing films since the mid-1990s. He is notably recognized for his work in the genres of drama and comedy, with his most acclaimed films including "Bad Boys - A True Story" and "The Tough Ones", both of which have earned him significant recognition in the Finnish film industry. Mäkelä's distinctive authorial style is marked by his ability to balance gritty realism with elements of humor, often set against the backdrop of everyday Finnish life. Mäkelä's unflinching portrayal of Finland's underbelly, paired with his knack for dark comedy, make him a uniquely compelling voice in contemporary cinema.