Finnish filmmaker

Born in 1956 in Turku, Jouko Aaltonen is a central figure in Finnish documentary cinema. With a doctorate in documentary filmmaking theory, he combines hands-on filmmaking with academic reflection on the image of reality. 

His cinema is characterized by a desire to explore "small stories" to tell "big stories," whether they concern social movements, forgotten traditions, or individual destinies in the face of political upheaval. As a producer at Illume Ltd, he has fostered numerous international co-productions, notably with Cobra Films. 

His filmography deals with collective memory and utopias.

Filmography:

Diary of a Congo River Boatman (2010)

Punksters & Youngsters (2008)

Four Lives on Seven Seas (2007)

Revolution (2006)

Life Saver (2005)

Ambassadors (2003)