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The Moomins' queer, anarchist mother was way cooler than you knew.
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Moominland Tales: The Life of Tove Jansson (2012)

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Overview

Documentary

The life and work of Tove Jansson, mainly known for creating the Moomins but also a writer and painter.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Yule lets Tove's own voice and paintings breathe.

Writing

Narration that respects your intelligence, finally.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with tea and existential wonder.·Date Night: Test if they're creative-partner material.·Rewatch: When you need to believe in art again.
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Director

Eleanor Yule

ReleasedDec 26, 2012
Runtime59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
BBC Scotland

Top Cast

Tove Jansson

Tove Jansson

Self (archive footage)

Samuel West

Samuel West

Narrator (voice)

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Tove Jansson (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Tove's mother was a famous Finnish illustrator who hated her daughter's 'ugly' Moomin sketches.

Cultural

The documentary barely mentions her 30-year relationship with Tuulikki Pietilä, which her estate finally confirmed publicly in 2014.

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