Tove

Movie Ranked #520 | 2021 - Biography, Drama
The movie centres on the life of Tove Jansson, showing both her personal relationships, and the creation of the popular Moomin books.Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. Modern art, dizzying parties and an open relationship with a married politician: Her unconventional life puts her at odds with her sculptor father's strict ideals. Tove's desire for liberty is put to the test when she meets theatre director Vivica Bandler. Her love for Vivica is electric and all-consuming but Tove begins to realise that the love she trul ... More from IMDb
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Best two reviews:
1) - Tove has great charm, craft and a warming glow. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >
2) - Marking her fifth feature, Bergroth flexes her considerable cinematic powers, conjuring vibrantly expressive visuals and confident performances from her talented cast, especially the petite theater thesp Pöysti, who excels in her first leading film role and strongly resembles the real Tove. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
2) - Poysti’s subtle, layered performance conveys Tove’s complex dilemma with sweetness and pain. This is a portrait not of a lady on fire, but of a woman struggling to strike the match. (Rating: 75) Read Full Review >
3) - Along the way, parallels with key characters from the children's stories and their adventures are gestured at vaguely. But the film doesn't particularly require in-depth knowledge of Moominism and can be enjoyed for its bright performances, on-point costumes and sets, and empathic portrait of young love. (Rating: 70) Read Full Review >
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