Risto Jarva

Known for Directing

Born

July 15, 1934

Died

December 16, 1977 (43 years old)

Place of Birth

Helsinki, Finland

Also Known As

B. Kivi

Biography

Risto Jarva was a leading filmmaker in the Finnish cinema of the 1960's and the 1970's as well as one of the founders of the production company Filminor. He died aged 43 in a car accident on his way home from the premiere of his now classic film The Year of the Hare (1977).