Tove Jansson hosts a cozy Nordic salon with songs, secrets, and zero Moomins in sight.
Tove Jansson, Erna Tauro, Birgitta Ulfsson, Lasse Pöysti, Gunvor Sandqvist and Bo Andersson have gathered in Tove Jansson's studio to discuss and enjoy the evening. The evening will be accompanied by songs written by Tove Jansson and composed by Erna Tauro.
Writing
Tove's lyrics are whimsical, melancholic, deeply personal.
Score
Erna Tauro's compositions deserve way more recognition.
Director
Carl Mesterton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This captures a vanished world: queer Nordic artists hosting private salons while publicly closeted. Tove wouldn't come out until the 1990s.
Erna Tauro composed for Tove's Moomin operas too—this rare TV appearance is basically their secret greatest hits.
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