Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

September. 18,2021

Rating：

6.6

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Designer

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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Reviews

Macerat

2021/09/18

It's Difficult NOT To Enjoy This Movie

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Lancoor

2021/09/19

A very feeble attempt at affirmatie action

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Dynamixor

2021/09/20

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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Rosie Searle

2021/09/21

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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