ALVAR AALTO

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AALTO

100 min · Documentary · Euphoria Film · Virpi Suutari, 2020

"Aalto" is a documentary portrait of Finnish architects and designers Aino and Alvar Aalto, directed by Virpi Suutari. The film explores their life and work as a creative and married couple, tracing the development of their distinctive approach to architecture and design and the influence of their work around the world.

Through contemporary footage, rare archival material and interviews with experts and people connected to the Aaltos, the documentary offers insight into their creative process and the ideas behind their iconic buildings and objects. Particular attention is given to Aino Aalto’s role as Alvar’s equal creative partner, while the film also reflects on their human-centred approach to design and architecture.

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AJATON AALTO

Timeless Aalto

23 min · Documentary · Yle Areena, 1981

"Ajaton Aalto" is a documentary portrait of Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, exploring the breadth of his work and his contribution to modernist architecture and design. The film presents a selection of Aalto’s buildings and designed objects, including furniture, lighting and glassware, revealing the wide-ranging nature of his creative practice.

The documentary also features an interview with Aalto’s second wife, architect Elissa Aalto, who offers a personal perspective on his life and work. Her recollections complement the presentation of Aalto’s architecture and design, providing insight into the person behind a body of work that extended far beyond buildings to encompass many aspects of the designed environment.

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VILLA MAIREA

19 min · Documentary · Yle Areena, 1980

"Villa Mairea" is a documentary featuring Maire Gullichsen, who reflects on her friendship and collaboration with Aino and Alvar Aalto and on the founding of Artek. Recorded inside Villa Mairea, the home designed by the Aaltos for Maire and Harry Gullichsen, the film offers a personal perspective on the people and ideas behind one of Finland’s most significant modernist landmarks.

Gullichsen recalls her shared vision with the Aaltos and the close relationship that shaped both Villa Mairea and Artek. Through her recollections, the documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the cultural and creative environment in which the Aaltos developed their ideas about architecture, design and modern living.

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