Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form
Maija Isola
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Leena Kilpeläinen
- Screenplay & Story
- Leena Kilpeläinen
- Original Score
- Sanna Salmenkallio
- Original Title
- Maija Isola
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Greenlit Productions, New Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leena Kilpeläinen
Leena Kilpeläinen
Sanna Salmenkallio
Leena Kilpeläinen
Riitta Poikselkä
Merja Ritola, Elina Kewitz
Department Leadership Roster
Leena Kilpeläinen
Director
Leena Kilpeläinen
Director of Photography
Sanna Salmenkallio
Original Music Composer
Merja Ritola
Producer
Leena Kilpeläinen
Writer
Riitta Poikselkä
Editor
Elina Kewitz
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form includes Maija Isola, Kristiina Isola, Emma Isola, Päivi Järvinen, Margit Westerlund.
When was Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form released and how long is it?
Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form was composed by Sanna Salmenkallio.