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Wikipedia article




'Tove' is a 2020 Finnish biographical film about Swedish-speaking Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins. The film was directed by Zaida Bergroth from a script by Eeva Putro, and stars Alma Pysti in the titular role.

The film's budget, at 3.4 million, made it the second most expensive Finnish film, following the 2017 version of 'The Unknown Soldier'. 'Tove' was released to critical acclaim, and was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best International Feature Film award at the 93rd Academy Awards, but was not nominated.

Plot



The film follows the early life of Tove Jansson from the end of World War II to the mid-1950s, showing her romantic relationships with the politician Atos Wirtanen and the theatre directer Vivica Bandler, as well as the creation and publication of the 'Moomins'.

Cast



* Alma Pysti as Tove Jansson

* Krista Kosonen as Vivica Bandler

* Shanti Roney as Atos Wirtanen

* Joanna Haartti as Tuulikki Pietil

* Eeva Putro as Maya Vanni

* Jakob hrman as Sam Vanni

* Robert Enckell as Viktor 'Faffan' Jansson

* Kajsa Ernst as Signe 'Ham' Jansson

* Wilhelm Enckell as Lars Jansson

Release



'Tove' screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2020. The film was released in Finland on 2 October 2020.

Reception

'Tove' was positively received by critics, with Pysti's performance in the titular role garnering critical acclaim. 'Variety' described Pysti's performance as "mesmerizing", stating she "excels in her first leading film role and strongly resembles the real Tove". They were also positive about Bergroth's direction, commenting that she "flexes her considerable cinematic powers, conjuring vibrantly expressive visuals and confident performances from her talented cast."[https://www.variety.com/2020/film/reviews/tove-review-moomins-1234763067/amp/ Tove Review: An Engaging Biopic on Moomins Creator Tove Jansson 'Variety']

Accolades

'Tove' won seven Jussi Awards, including Best Film and Best Actress for Pysti. This was the most awards won by a Swedish-language Finnish film.

See also



* List of submissions to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film

* List of Finnish submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film

Other related

* 'Comet in Moominland' (film)

Notes



References




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