Rosa Liksom

Anni Ylävaara, AKA Rosa Liksom (b. 1958) is a Finnish writer and artist. With her unconventional characters, she ranks amongst the most innovative contemporary authors in Finland – Compartment Number 6 was rewarded with the most prestigious Finnish literature award in 2011, the Finlandia Prize; its screen adaptation won the Grand Prix in Cannes 2021. Besides writing, Liksom also paints and makes short films since 1985. In 2016, the French government appointed her as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. She lives in Helsinki.