Director

Ossi Skurnik

Editing

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Directed movies: 2Directed series: 0All crew credits: 16

TMDB ID: 1592184

IMDb ID: nm0804964

Known for: Editing

Born: December 8, 1927

Died: January 24, 2002

Age: 74

Place of birth: Helsinki, Finland

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1953 - 1991

Years active: 39

Average TMDB rating: 7.4

Wikidata: Q11885935

Also known as

Oscar Oscher Skurnik

Frequent jobs

Director (1)Director of Photography (1)Editor (13)Writer (1)

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Biography

Ossi Skurnik was a Finnish film editor, cinematographer, and director, known for his contributions to Finnish cinema. He began his career as a cinematographer, working on films such as Kasvot kuvastimessa (1953). Skurnik's directorial debut, Tie pimeään (1962), is a psychological drama that delves into the complexities of human nature. Despite its critical acclaim, he primarily focused on editing and cinematography throughout his career, contributing to numerous Finnish films and leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

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