Hannaleena Hauru is a multifaceted creative force, born in 1983, who has made a significant impact in the world of film as a director, screenwriter, and actress.
Her second feature film, Fucking with Nobody, had a triumphant premiere at the 77th Venice International Film Festival in 2020, as part of the prestigious Biennale College - Cinema Programme.
Hannaleena's inaugural feature film, Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara, was nurtured through the Cannes Cinefondation Residency and Torino Film Lab, and subsequently premiered at the esteemed Torino Film Festival in 2017.
In addition to her feature films, Hannaleena has also made a name for herself through her short films, which have premiered at some of the world's most renowned festivals, including Cannes Critics' Week and the Berlinale.
Her impressive body of work has been recognized with numerous awards at prominent film festivals, including Oberhausen, Uppsala, and Tampere Film Festivals.
Today, Hannaleena resides in Helsinki, Finland, where she continues to push the boundaries of her craft and create innovative and thought-provoking films.
