Timo Salminen

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Timo Salminen

Camera 74 July 11, 1952

Helsinki, Finland

Timo Salminen (11 July 1952 in Helsinki) is a Finnish cinematographer best known for his artistic work in Aki Kaurismäki's films. Salminen's father Ville Salminen was a famed Finn…

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Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

7.1 2023 Movie
Le Havre

Le Havre

7.0 2011 Movie
The Man Without a Past

The Man Without a Past

7.4 2002 Movie
Shadows in Paradise

Shadows in Paradise

7.3 1986 Movie
Ariel

Ariel

7.1 1988 Movie
The Other Side of Hope

The Other Side of Hope

6.9 2017 Movie
The Match Factory Girl

The Match Factory Girl

7.4 1990 Movie
I Hired a Contract Killer

I Hired a Contract Killer

6.9 1990 Movie
Drifting Clouds

Drifting Clouds

7.6 1996 Movie
Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

7.0 1989 Movie
Lights in the Dusk

Lights in the Dusk

6.8 2006 Movie
La Vie de Bohème

La Vie de Bohème

7.5 1992 Movie

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Timo Salminen (11 July 1952 in Helsinki) is a Finnish cinematographer best known for his artistic work in Aki Kaurismäki's films. Salminen's father Ville Salminen was a famed Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer whose career began in the 1930s and lasted until the 1980s. His older step brother Ville-Veikko Salminen was a comedic actor whose career also lasted over 50 years.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Kill the Jockey

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 2024
    Eureka

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2023
    Fallen Leaves

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 2023
    Woman at Sea

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2020
    Romantic Guide to Lost Places

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 2020
    Fishlove

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 2018
    My Branch So Thin

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2017
    The Other Side of Hope

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2016
    Swagger

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2016
    Armpits

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 2014
    Jauja

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 2014
    Pause

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 2013
    Bluesia Pieksämäen asemalla

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 2012
    Historic Centre

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 2012
    Tavern Man

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 2011
    Le Havre

    Movie Director of Photography

More credits
  1. 2011
    Robert Mitchum Is Dead

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 2011
    Rat Trap

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2010
    A Distant Neighborhood

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 2009
    Backwood Philosopher

    Movie Director of Photography

  5. 2008
    Red Pearls of Love

    Movie Director of Photography

  6. 2006
    Lights in the Dusk

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 2004
    Pelicanman

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 2004
    Visions of Europe

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 2004
    Bico

    Movie Director of Photography

  10. 2002
    Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 2002
    Dogs Have No Hell

    Movie Cinematography

  12. 2002
    The Man Without a Past

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 2001
    The Classic

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 2000
    Highway Society

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1999
    Juha

    Movie Hotellipalvelija (uncredited)

  16. 1997
    Vaiennut kylä

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 1996
    Drifting Clouds

    Movie Director of Photography

  18. 1995
    Iron Horsemen

    Movie Director of Photography

  19. 1994
    Total Balalaika Show

    Movie Camera Operator

  20. 1994
    Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses

    Movie Director of Photography

  21. 1994
    Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 1993
    The Last Border

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 1992
    The Prodigal Son

    Movie Director of Photography

  24. 1992
    Shit Happens

    Movie Director of Photography