Aalto: Architect of Emotions

AALTO is an enchanting documentary on the life and work of Alvar Aalto, one of modern architecture’s greatest visionaries, and his wife, Aino. This cinematic journey explores their intimate love story, creative process, and iconic buildings across the globe—from Finland and Russia to Paris and MIT. Together, the Aaltos crafted a more democratic world centered on human-scale architecture. After Aino’s tragic passing, Alvar remarried architect Elissa Aalto and continued his pioneering work. Blending rare archival footage with expert insights, AALTO dives into modernism’s vibrant history, featuring figures like the Rockefellers and Le Corbusier.