Hannu Salonen

Renowned for his captivating storytelling, Finnish director Hannu Salonen was born in 1972, in the historical city of Turku, Finland. Active since the late 1990s, Salonen has crafted his cinematic expertise mainly in the genres of crime and drama, with notable works including "Arctic Circle" and "Schuld nach Ferdinand von Schirach" which speak to his unique ability to blend suspense with deep character exploration. Although he has not yet been recognized at major film festivals, his work has received acclaim in the form of the Finnish TV Award for Best Drama Series, highlighting his assured command over the medium. Hannu Salonen, a true artist of the lens, paints his narratives with a dark, yet enthralling brush, inviting his audience into a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.