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Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

100 %|Sep 18, 2021|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.

Featured Crew

Pietari Koskinen
Sound Designer
Leena Kilpeläinen
Director
Merja Ritola
Producer
Sanna Salmenkallio
Original Music Composer
Leena Kilpeläinen
Writer
Joona Pettersson
Camera Operator
Leena Kilpeläinen
Director of Photography
Elina Kewitz
Producer

Cast

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Maija Isola
Self (Archive footage)
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Päivi Järvinen
Maija Isola