Armi Alive! (2015)

Armi Alive! (2015) poster

Armi Ratia is the woman behind the legendary design company Marimekko and a worldwide celebrity. A theatre company has taken on the task of trying to portray the life and work of this complex person. The sets mainly consist of the well-known patterns that we all have grown to love. Armi is a brave, risk-taking businesswoman and her passion for her company repeatedly takes its toll on her employees, finances and family. The company grows while Armi's personal life is shaken by suicide attempts and turbulence. In Armi Alive!, Oscar-nominated film producer and director Jörn Donner portrays a fascinating woman with fervent ideas about the new Finnish man, her company, fabrics and clothes.

Director: Jörn Donner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pessi Levanto
Cinematography: Hannu-Pekka Vitikainen
Editing: Klaus Grabber
Production: Bufo
Country: Finland
Language: English, suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

helsinki, finland, textile industry, biography, fashion designer, finland, textile company, marimekko

Trailer

Armi Alive! Trailer
More Films by Director: Jörn Donner
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armi Alive! about?
Armi Ratia is the woman behind the legendary design company Marimekko and a worldwide celebrity. A theatre company has taken on the task of trying to portray the life and work of this complex person. The sets mainly consist of the well-known patterns that we all have grown to love. Armi is a brave, risk-taking businesswoman and her passion for her company repeatedly takes its toll on her employees, finances and family. The company grows while Armi's personal life is shaken by suicide attempts and turbulence. In Armi Alive!, Oscar-nominated film producer and director Jörn Donner portrays a fascinating woman with fervent ideas about the new Finnish man, her company, fabrics and clothes.
Who directed Armi Alive!?
Armi Alive! was directed by Jörn Donner.
Who stars in Armi Alive!?
Armi Alive! stars Minna Haapkylä, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Rea Mauranen, Pekka Strang, Laura Birn, Outi Mäenpää.
How long is Armi Alive!?
Armi Alive! has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Armi Alive!?
Armi Alive! is a Drama film.
Where was Armi Alive! produced?
Armi Alive! was produced in Finland.