Happy September from the Moomins on the Riviera Team!

Snufkin

Snufkin

Happy September! The final production stages of the film are in full swing, and our Finnish premiere on October 10th is just around the corner. Hopefully everyone has had a lovely summer, and remember to take some time of for a cup of coffee or a fishing trip with good friend like Snufkin.

Moomins on the Riviera at the 58th BFI London Film Festival

We are very happy to announce that Moomins on the Riviera has been selected to the 58th BFI London Film Festival!   Screen Shot 2014-09-05 at 11.51.56 AM

”Suitable for all ages

A sinking pirate ship circled by sharks and the arrival of Mymble and her sister Little My, after escaping their captors, momentarily disrupts the tranquil world of Moominvalley. Before long, the Moomin family decide that a trip to the Riviera is called for, in order to experience high society at first hand and recover from their high-sea shenanigans. A name change to ‘De Moomin’ secures them access to the best hotel in town, where Snorkmaiden finds herself instantly enchanted by the power of celebrity and Moominpappa is seduced by the lure of wealth and title. However, the rest of the family seem less impressed by this superficial world. Tove Jansson’s much-loved characters have never looked better than they do in this glorious, hand-drawn animated tale that will appeal to even the youngest of audiences and is released in time to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jansson’s birth.

-Justin Johnson” (BFI)

Find out more on the BFI website .