Kirsi Marie Liimatainen

Born in Tampere, Finland in 1968, Kirsi Marie Liimatainen has her master's in theatre from the University of Tampere, and a decade of experience as a stage actress.

After studying direction at the Potsdam-Babelsberg Academy of Film and Television she embarked on a filmmaking career.

Selected filmography: Modlicha (2001), The Time of Spring (2002), Sonja, Alavilla mailla hallan vaara (2011, TV series). (Montreal World Film festival)