Personal Info

Known For

Editing

Birthday

December 8, 1927

Place of Birth

Helsinki, Finland

Died

January 24, 2002

Ossi Skurnik

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.