- Document, Guided tour
A new documentary about Tove Jansson and a guided tour of the “On a Journey with Elsi and Tove” exhibition
- Aika 07.12.2024
- 07.12.2024
1 PM – 2.30 PM
At the event day of the “On a Journey with Elsi and Tove – churches from Teuva to Taulumäki” exhibition, a fresh documentary film about Tove Jansson will be screened, followed by a curator-led tour of the exhibition. The tour complements the themes of the documentary and delves especially into the life and career of architect Elsi Borg.
1 PM Documentary film: Tove Jansson and the Ten Virgins (2024), location: Aalto2 Auditorium
2 PM Curator-led tour, location: Aalto2 Main Hall
As part of the event day for the In the Footsteps of Elsi and Tove exhibition, a fresh documentary film about Tove Jansson will be screened, followed by a curator-led tour of the exhibition. The tour complements the themes of the documentary, with a special focus on the life and career of architect Elsi Borg.
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.
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