Discover the magical world of the Moomins by Tove Jansson!
On Saturdays 6 and 13 June 2026, Institut finlandais proposes two screenings free of charge, suited for everyone with an open spirit, and especially for families and children from the age of 4. Miscellaneous intricacies appear to trouble the solid connections within the Moomin family… Will they find their way back to each other?
Saturday 6 June at 3pm
Moomins on the Riviera (2014)
Muumit Rivieralla
Directed by Xavier Picard
76 min, in French
Life is peaceful in the idyllic Moomin Valley. But appearances can be deceiving. The arrival of a band of pirates whose ship has been wrecked is set to turn the Moomins’ quiet lives upside down and awaken their thirst for adventure. Accompanied by Snorkmaiden and Little My, they set sail on a small yacht before a storm sweeps their boat to the French Riviera, where they find themselves in the royal suite at the Grand Hôtel. Moominpappa starts calling himself ‘Papa de Moomin’ and gets to join the circles of high society. Moominmamma, who hates the superficial lifestyle, moves back to live under the family’s old boat, accompanied by Moomin, who is overcome with jealousy. For the first time, the family’s unity is at stake…
The French-Finnish film is adapted from the comic strip Familjen lever högt, which draws inspiration from the experiences of Tove Jansson and her mother during their holiday on the French Riviera in 1954.
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Saturday 13 June at 3pm
Moominvalley (2018)
Muumilaakso
Directed by Steve Box
100 min (5 episodes of 20 min), in French
The following episodes will be screened:
Petite Mu emménage
Un air de printemps
Le dernier dragon
Le fol été de Moomin
La Panache doré
Starring Moomintroll and his family and friends, the award-winning series based on Tove Jansson’s novels and comic strips takes us on an adventure into the magical world of Moominvalley, an idyllic place untouched by the modern world. Sometimes, the Moomins venture beyond the valley into the vast wilderness, huge dark forests, mysterious distant islands and lonely perilous mountains. The series is full of life and laughter, and through the witty dialogue and adventures we learn more about our own humanity, relationships and emotions.
Moominvalley was the most watched TV series in 2019 in Finland, and is also the most watched show ever on the Finnish public broadcaster platform, Yle Areena. In addition, the series has been highly recognised internationally.
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Enjoy a snack at Café Maa and the illustration art exhibition Kollektivet for the whole family before or after the screening!
Children must always be accompanied by an adult, including during the screening.