Pirjo Honkasalo - Actor Profile

Pirjo Honkasalo

Directing
Updated: May 18, 2026
5Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1947
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

About Pirjo Honkasalo

Pirjo Honkasalo is a highly established director, cinematographer and scriptwriter. She directed several feature films in the 1970s and 80s together with Pekka Lehto, including Flame Top which was in Cannes Competition in 1980. In the 1990s, she continued alone and turned to feature documentaries, directing the prize winning trilogy Mysterion, Tanjuska and the 7 Devils, and Atman. Since then, she has directed the stunningly beautiful The 3 Rooms of Melancholia (2004), and her return to fiction was Concrete Night in 2012.

Pirjo Honkasalo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pirjo Honkasalo reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Pirjo Honkasalo's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Pirjo Honkasalo's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Two Forces, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pirjo Honkasalo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pirjo Honkasalo's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Pirjo Honkasalo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Dinosaur Self Average Similar →
2014 Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women Self Hit Similar →
1979 Two Forces Self Hit Similar →
1973 Uuno Turhapuro Nainen raitiovaunussa (uncredited) Average Similar →
1970 Portraits of Women Film Crew Member (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Pirjo Honkasalo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pirjo Honkasalo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pirjo Honkasalo is "Two Forces" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Pirjo Honkasalo acted in?

Pirjo Honkasalo has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pirjo Honkasalo?

Other notable films include "Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women", "The Dinosaur", and "Uuno Turhapuro".

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