Person
Erkko Kivikoski
Directing · 1936–2005 · Iisalmi, Finland
Biography
Erkko Kivikoski was a Finnish film director and screenwriter, recognized for his impactful contributions to Finnish cinema. He directed nine films between 1962 and 1981, often exploring social and psychological themes. His 1963 film Kesällä kello 5 (This Summer at Five) was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival. Kivikoski's 1981 film Yö meren rannalla (Night by the Seashore) received a Special Diploma at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. His films are noted for their introspective narratives and have left a lasting impact on Finnish cinema.
Known for
Laukaus tehtaalla
Writer
Kuuma kissa?
Director
Käyntikorttini…
Guest
Yö meren rannalla
Writer
Kesällä kello 5
Director
The Market Place
Director
Metsurit
Director
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
"B" Camera Operator
The Brothers
Director
Filmography
- 1981Yö meren rannallaWriter
- 1973Laukaus tehtaallaWriter
- 1969The BrothersDirector
- 1968Kuuma kissa?Director
- 1964Käyntikorttini…Guest
- 1963Kesällä kello 5Director
- 1962The Market PlaceDirector
- 1961Gas, Inspector Palmu!"B" Camera Operator
- —MetsuritDirector
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