Auli Mantila (born 27 May 1964) is a Finnish film director, writer, producer and actress.

Career

Mantila is best known for having directed the films '' Neitoperho'' (1997), ''Pelon maantiede'' (2000) and ''Ystäväni Henry'' (2004). In addition, she has appeared as an actress in Juho Kuosmanen's film ''Taulukauppiaat'' (2010). In October 2008, she won a

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trophy for best drama series for directing a television series ''Hopeanuolet.'' Mantila's first novel ''Varpunen'' was published in 2005. She has also written and directed for Finnish radio. Originally Auli Mantila studied to become a class teacher, but soon switched to art education. In recent years, she has mostly worked as a producer and a consultant for a number of short subjects and documentaries. In 2011,

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nominated Mantila as Artist Professor of Film Art for the period of 2012–2016.

Human nature

Mantila has stated that her work as a director has helped her to get to know more of human nature. Through her work, she also aims to help people put their best foot forward.

Selected filmography

*''Marja'' (1994) *'' Neitoperho'' (1997) *''Pelon maantiede'' (1999) *''Ystäväni Henry'' (2004) *''Yksinen'' (2008) *''Kaupunkilaisia'' (2008)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mantila, Auli 1964 births Living people People from Jyväskylä Finnish film directors Finnish women film directors Finnish film producers Finnish women film producers