Moomins' mom had a secret life—and her lover filmed every glorious, messy frame of it.
In early 1970s, the graphic designer Tuulikki Pietilä had seen enough of stative visual art and purchased a film camera from Japan. Her film immortalized her trips with Tove Jansson.
Cinematography
Pietilä's wobbly, tender 8mm footage feels like stolen memories.
Direction
Cederström lets silence and waves do the talking.
Production
DIY magic: two women, one camera, zero budget, infinite charm.
Director
Kanerva Cederström
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pietilä and Jansson built their tiny island cabin themselves, hauling every plank by boat. No wonder their footage feels like a victory lap.
This was one of the first public glimpses of their 45-year relationship; Jansson's queer life was largely erased from official Moomin branding until recent years.
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