Aalto

Sep 4, 2020

1h 43m

★ 6.1

Architect of emotions.

Overview

Aalto is one of the greatest names in modern architecture and design, Aino and Alvar Aalto gave their signature to iconic Scandic design. The first cinematic portrait of their life love story is an enchanting journey of their creations and influence around the world.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Euphoria Film

ARTE

AVEK

Aalto Trailers

Cast

Himself (Archive footage)

Alvar Aalto

Herself (Archive footage)

Aino Aalto

Herself (Archive footage)

Elissa Aalto

Alvar Aalto (voice)

Martti Suosalo

Aino Aalto (voice)

Pirkko Hämäläinen

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