A Glimpse of Tove Jansson
En glimt av Tove Jansson
“The Sweetness and Curse of Success”
Synopsis
Tove Jansson became world-famous for her Moomin characters, but over time she began to dislike the commercialization of Moomin and lost the desire to write about him. Here she talks about how fame affected her and how the book Moominland Midwinter (1957) became a turning point, thanks in large part to the support of her life partner Tuulikki Pietilä, who suggested that Moomin be set in a new world – something that helped Jansson find the joy of writing again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Zitting
- Original Title
- En glimt av Tove Jansson
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- YLE, Finlands Svenska Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Zitting
Chris Zitting, Tuija Lindbohm
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Zitting
Director
Chris Zitting
Editor
Tuija Lindbohm
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What is A Glimpse of Tove Jansson about?
Tove Jansson became world-famous for her Moomin characters, but over time she began to dislike the commercialization of Moomin and lost the desire to write about him. Here she talks about how fame affected her and how the book Moominland Midwinter (1957) became a turning point, thanks in large part to the support of her life partner Tuulikki Pietilä, who suggested that Moomin be set in a new world – something that helped Jansson find the joy of writing again.
Who directed A Glimpse of Tove Jansson?
A Glimpse of Tove Jansson was directed by Chris Zitting.
Who stars in A Glimpse of Tove Jansson?
The principal cast of A Glimpse of Tove Jansson includes Tove Jansson, Chris Zitting.
When was A Glimpse of Tove Jansson released and how long is it?
A Glimpse of Tove Jansson was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 34m.