Aku Louhimies is a renowned director and screenwriter, renowned for his highly acclaimed and commercially successful films that have solidified his position as one of the most prominent directors in Scandinavian cinema today.
With a versatile skillset that spans both film and television, Louhimies' works have consistently garnered attention and praise, including recognition on the international film festival scene. His impressive portfolio includes twelve feature films, including the critically acclaimed and award-winning Wait, which is also the world's first carbon-negative film, released in 2021.
The list of his notable works also includes the box-office record-breaking Unknown Soldier (2017),as well as European Film Award nominees 8-Ball (2013) and Frozen Land (2012). His latest television series include The Inheritance (2023),The Rig (2020),and the upcoming Conflict (2024).
Louhimies' academic background is marked by his graduation from Billings West High School in Montana, U.S., followed by his studies in history at the University of Helsinki and a degree in film directing from Aalto University.
A polyglot, Louhimies is fluent in English, Finnish, Swedish, and Spanish. His discipline and strong work ethic are attributed to his military background, having served as a platoon leader in the Finnish Defence Forces. He remains an active reserve officer to this day.
Born in Helsinki, Finland, Louhimies grew up in an artistic household, with his father being an architect and his mother one of the first female commercial directors in Finland. Despite being born in Finland, Louhimies considers Montana his home state and maintains strong connections there.
As a dedicated father of five, Louhimies is passionate about using his medium for socially and environmentally constructive purposes. He is also a well-known public speaker and has previously headed the Finnish Directors Guild for several years.
