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Olli Varja

Actor and cinematographer · Born January 1, 1956 (70)

Olli Varja was born in 1956. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Night on Earth (1991), Zombie ja Kummitusjuna (1991) and Le Havre (2011).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 1, 1956 (70)
Works as
Actor and cinematographer
Titles
16 on Motif · 67 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 24% in 30 days

Where can I watch Olli Varja's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 16 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Olli Varja's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

67 credits, 16 with a Motif page.

  • 13 kylmää laulua (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Cinematographer

  • Fallen Leaves(2023)

    Gaffer · as Janitor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Other Side of Hope(2017)

    Gaffer · as Drunkard

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Bluesia Pieksämäen asemalla (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • Road North(2012)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Le Havre(2011)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Bad Family (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Gaffer

  • Backwood Philosopher (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Gaffer

  • Jeanne d'Arc (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    Cinematographer

  • Sisters Apart (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Gaffer

  • Family Meeting (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Gaffer

  • The Foundry (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Cinematographer

  • Rock'n Roll Never Dies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Gaffer

  • Harvest (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Gaffer

  • Lights in the Dusk(2006)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • For the Living and the Dead (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Gaffer

  • Pelicanman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Gaffer

  • Flowers and Binding (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Gaffer

  • Dogs Have No Hell (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Cinematographer · as Worker at the Garage 2

  • Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet(2002)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Man Without a Past(2002)

    Gaffer · as Drunk

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • The Life of Aleksis Kivi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Cinematographer

  • The Classic (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Gaffer

  • Bad Luck Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Gaffer

  • A Stone Left Unturned (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Gaffer

  • Juha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Gaffer

  • Skin Deep (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Lighting Design

  • Sand Bride (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer

  • The Collector (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Gaffer

  • Vaiennut kylä (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Gaffer

  • Ensi tiistaina Brahmsia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Lighting Technician

  • Seasick (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    Gaffer

  • Drifting Clouds(1996)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Total Balalaika Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Camera Operator

  • Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1994)

    Gaffer

  • Our Father… (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Gaffer

  • The Last Border (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Second Unit Director of Photography

  • Ripa Hits the Skids (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    Gaffer

  • The Prodigal Son (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Gaffer

  • Goodbye, Trainmen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Gaffer

  • Shit Happens (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Lighting Technician

  • The Bohemian Life(1992)

    Electrician

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Night on Earth(1991)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Zombie and the Ghost Train (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Cinematographer

  • Moonlight Sonata II: The Street Sweepers (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Gaffer

  • I Hired a Contract Killer(1990)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Match Factory Girl(1990)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Paper Star (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Gaffer

  • Leningrad Cowboys Go America(1989)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Cha Cha Cha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Gaffer

  • Ariel(1988)

    Gaffer · as Prisoner (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • From Russia with Rock (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Camera Operator

  • Lain ulkopuolella (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Cinematographer

  • Älä itke Iines (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Gaffer

  • Macbeth (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Cinematographer

  • Näkemiin, hyvästi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Gaffer · Actor

  • The Snow Queen(1986)

    Lighting Technician

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Shadows in Paradise(1986)

    Gaffer · as Customer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Unknown Soldier (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Gaffer

  • Suuri illusioni (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    Gaffer

  • The Clan: Tale of the Frogs (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Gaffer

  • Apinan vuosi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Lighting Technician

  • The Worthless (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Gaffer

  • Jackpot 2 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • The Saimaa Gesture (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Cinematographer

  • The Liar (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Additional Camera · Cinematographer

  • Aurinkotuuli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Location Manager

Career shape

Biggest box office

Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet (2002)

$62K worldwide

Highest rated

Ariel (1988)

Midcredits 92nd