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Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

2021-09-18
10
fi 96m
Documentary
A film about Maija Isola, the designer of Finland’s most beloved fabrics. Her bold designs, which include classics like Unikko, Kivet, Kaivo and Melooni, were essential in creating Marimekko’s lifestyle universe. The film shows the secrets to the success of Maija Isola’s fabrics, the values at the heart of Isola’s globetrotter lifestyle, and the legacy she left us. The film is narrated by Maija Isola, as well as her daughter Kristina Isola. It takes us close to Maija as a person, artist, thinker and visionary through her letters. We also hear Armi Ratia’s thoughts on Isola both as an employee and as a friend.

Sound Designer

Pietari Koskinen

Director

Leena Kilpeläinen

Producer

Merja Ritola

Original Music Composer

Sanna Salmenkallio

Writer

Leena Kilpeläinen

Camera Operator

Joona Pettersson

designer

Status

Released

Countries

  • Finland
  • Germany

Companies

  • Greenlit Productions
  • New Docs