Elina Salo

Elina Salo

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Elina Salo (born March 9, 1936 in Sipoo, Finland; died November 4, 2025) was a Finnish film, theatre and television actress who has also done work in radio as a voice actor in children’s programming. In her career that began in 1956, Salo appeared in over 50 films and television shows but she is best known for her work in Aki Kaurismäki’s films. She has been awarded three Jussi Awards for her work. In 2010, she was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Commandeur).

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Elina Salo Movies

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Le Havre

Le Havre (2011)

Comedy Drama
An aging shoeshiner in the port city of Le Havre forms an unlikely bond with a young African boy fleeing authorities. As the man's wife battles illness, he becomes determined...
Score 7.0
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The Man Without a Past

The Man Without a Past (2002)

Comedy Drama Romance
A stranger wakes on a Helsinki train platform with no memory of who he is, battered and alone. Rather than surrender to despair, he constructs a new life from scratch,...
Score 7.4
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The Match Factory Girl

The Match Factory Girl (1990)

Drama
Iris moves through life in muted grays, punching clocks at a match factory while stealing glances at the dancehall where she might belong. When a fleeting encounter leaves her pregnant...
Score 7.4

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Elina Salo are Le Havre, The Man Without a Past, and The Match Factory Girl.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles starring Elina Salo, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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