As part of the celebrations for the Moomins’ 80th anniversary and our Christmas production Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, Jacksons Lane, in partnership with The Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland, is delighted to present a screening of Tove, the biographical film about Moomins creator Tove Jansson. The evening will be introduced by Jaakko Nousiainen, Director of the Finnish Institute.
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic inspiration for painter Tove Jansson (Alma Pöysti). Although focusing on her painting career, Tove soon finds the enchanting tales of the Moomin creatures she told to children in bomb shelters rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame and what she feels is freedom. But her desire for liberty is put to the test, when she meets theatre director Vivica Bandler (Krista Kosonen) who ignites an electric and all-consuming love in her. While she begins to find her artistic identity, she discovers the true love is far more complex. A captivating story of Moomins creator Tove Jansson, and her turbulent search for identity, love and freedom.
Before the main screening of Tove, we’ll feature a short supporting film, Klovharun (5 mins), showcasing Tove Jansson’s summer paradise that inspired the Moomin stories, as well as a short animation (2 mins) made especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary.