Alvar Aalto: A Finnish Architect (1972)

A portrait of the renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto by the radical experimental filmmaker Eino Ruutsalo. Shot in the summer of 1972 at Aalto’s experimental house in Muuratsalo the film briefly and accurately covers the growth, development and creativity of the master architect, presenting his most important work.

Cast (3)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Alvar Aalto

Himself

Elissa Aalto

Herself

Maire Gullichsen

Herself

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