Documentary film: Tove Jansson and the Ten Virgins (2024)

This documentary film provides new perspectives on Tove Jansson as an artist. It explores researchers’ insights and contemporaries’ memories of Jansson and her only altarpiece. The film also delves into her thoughts on various painting techniques through diary entries and letters.

In addition to Jansson’s personal letters and notes, the documentary includes extensive archival material, featuring never-before-seen footage filmed by her life partner, Tuulikki Pietilä. Actress Alma Pöysti voices Tove Jansson in the film, with narration by her brother, actor Oskar Pöysti.

Produced by: Moomin Characters
Film crew: Kira Schroeder, Linus Lindholm, Milla Kallijärvi
Duration: 58 minutes

The documentary and curator’s tour are included with Aalto2 Museum Centre’s admission fee.