Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form (2021)
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.
Director: Leena Kilpeläinen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: September 18, 2021
Cast
- Maija Isola - Self (Archive footage)
- Kristiina Isola - Self
- Emma Isola - Self
- Päivi Järvinen - Maija Isola
- Margit Westerlund - Armi Ratia
Screenplay
Music: Sanna Salmenkallio
Cinematography: Leena Kilpeläinen
Editing: Riitta Poikselkä
Production: Greenlit Productions, New Docs
Country: Finland, Germany
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
designer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form about?
- 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.
- Who directed Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form?
- Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form was directed by Leena Kilpeläinen.
- Who stars in Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form?
- Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form stars Maija Isola, Kristiina Isola, Emma Isola, Päivi Järvinen, Margit Westerlund.
- How long is Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form?
- Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form?
- Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form produced?
- Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form was produced in Finland, Germany.