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Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

Sep 18, 2021 · 1h 36m
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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.

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CAST

Maija Isola
Self (Archive footage)
Kristiina Isola
Self
Emma Isola
Self
Päivi Järvinen
Maija Isola
Margit Westerlund
Armi Ratia
Directed by Leena Kilpeläinen

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Status
Released
Original language
FI
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Greenlit Productions, New Docs
Country
FI

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