Jari Juhani Halonen (born 30 September 1962) is a Finnish film and theatre director, writer and occasional actor. Known as a controversial and outspoken person, his films, such as Back to the USSR (1992), Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) and The Christmas Party (1996), have garnered a cult following while also having been met with mixed reception by critics.
Selected filmography
As a director
Huolehtivainen rakastaja (1990) Back to the USSR – takaisin Ryssiin (1992) Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) Joulubileet (1996) Aleksis Kiven elämä (2002) Kalevala – Uusi aika (2013)
As an actor
Vares – yksityisetsivä (2004)