Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

Category: 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.
Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 2021-09-18
Run time: 96 minute / 1:36
Director: Leena Kilpeläinen
Production Companies : Greenlit Productions, New Docs
Production Countries: Finland, Germany

Trailer

Images


Maija Isola
as Self (Archive footage)
Kristiina Isola
as Self
Emma Isola
as Self
Päivi Järvinen
as Maija Isola
Margit Westerlund
as Armi Ratia
Sound
Sanna Salmenkallio Original Music Composer

Camera
Leena Kilpeläinen Director of Photography

Directing
Leena Kilpeläinen Director

Production
Merja Ritola Producer

Camera
Joona Pettersson Camera Operator

Sound
Pietari Koskinen Sound Designer

Writing
Leena Kilpeläinen Writer

Production
Elina Kewitz Producer

Editing
Riitta Poikselkä Editor

Sound
Tapio Liukkonen Foley Artist





















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