Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form

Maija Isola, Master of Colour and Form 2021 Directed by Leena Kilpeläinen Maija Isola

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.

Country Finland

Production Countries Finland , Germany

Language Finnish

Spoken Language Finnish

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies Greenlit Productions , New Docs

Release Date 18 September 2021

96 mins