Tove (film)

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Tove
File:Tove2020FilmPoster.png
Film poster
Directed by Zaida Bergroth
Produced by Aleksi Bardy
Andrea Reuter
Screenplay by Eeva Putro
Story by Eeva Putro
Jarno Elonen
Starring Alma Pöysti
Krista Kosonen
Shanti Roney
Joanna Haartti
Music by Matti Bye
Cinematography Linda Wassberg
Edited by Samu Heikkilä
Release dates
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  • 2 October 2020 (2020-10-02)
Running time
 103 minutes
Country
  • Finland
  • Sweden
Language
  • Swedish
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
Budget €3.4 million[1]

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 Pöysti in the titular role.[2][3]

The film's budget, at €3.4 million, made it the second most expensive Finnish film, following the 2017 version of The Unknown Soldier.[1] 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.[4][5]

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.[6][7]

Cast

Release

Tove screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2020.[1] The film was released in Finland on 2 October 2020.[10]

Reception

Tove was positively received by critics, with Pöysti's performance in the titular role garnering critical acclaim. Variety described Pöysti'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."[11]

Accolades

Tove won seven Jussi Awards, including Best Film and Best Actress for Pöysti.[12] This was the most awards won by a Swedish-language Finnish film.[13]

See also

Other related

Notes

References

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