Tove (2020)

In search of freedom and desire

Tove (2020) poster

Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.

Director: Zaida Bergroth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Matti Bye
Cinematography: Linda Wassberg
Editing: Samu Heikkilä
Production: Helsinki-filmi, Anagram Film
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: English, suomi, Français, svenska
Budget: $4M
Original Language: fi

Keywords

helsinki, finland, sexuality, artist, biography, comic-strip artist, writer, lgbt, finland, female artist

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Zaida Bergroth
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tove about?
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
Who directed Tove?
Tove was directed by Zaida Bergroth.
Who stars in Tove?
Tove stars Alma Pöysti, Krista Kosonen, Shanti Roney, Joanna Haartti, Kajsa Ernst, Robert Enckell.
How long is Tove?
Tove has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Tove?
Tove is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Tove?
Tove had a budget of $4M.
Where was Tove produced?
Tove was produced in Finland, Sweden.