J.-P. Valkeapää

The Finnish auteur, J.-P. Valkeapää, was born in 1977, in the city of Muhos, Finland, and he has been actively directing films since 2003. His filmography mainly delves into the genres of drama and comedy, with his most acclaimed works being "The Visitor" and "Dogs Don't Wear Pants", the latter of which won him a nomination for Best Director at the 2019 Jussi Awards. Valkeapää's authorial style is often characterized by its dark humor, complex character studies, and a deft ability to blend elements of fantasy with stark realism. From the heart, J.-P. Valkeapää is a visionary who is not afraid to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling, making each of his films a unique and compelling viewing experience.