A film by Jakub Wroński and Ira Carpelan | Finland–Poland, 2017 | 79 min | French language
The Moomin family lives in a remote valley in Finland. Small, round characters inspired by traditional trolls, they resemble hippopotamuses. Tolerant, adventurous, and deeply attached to their freedom, they always welcome numerous guests into their home. This year, the Moomin family is not hibernating. They are about to meet, for the very first time, a mysterious guest called “Christmas.” And preparations are well underway to give this guest the warmest possible welcome.
Adapted from the books by Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, this film brings to life a rich and profound artistic universe that continues to captivate new generations, both in Finland and around the world.
Using footage shot on film at the Se-Ma-For studio in Poland during the 1970s and 1980s for the Moomin series, Finnish production company Filmkompaniet and Polish production company Animoon have spent several years undertaking extensive 4K restoration work on this stop-motion animation. Once the footage had been restored, a new story was written in keeping with the spirit of Tove Jansson’s books. The Moomins and the Winter Wonderland thus gives a new generation of children the opportunity to discover the wonderful world of the Moomins.
A family screening in French, suitable for children aged 3 and up.
Children must always be accompanied by an adult, including during the screening.
Photos © Filmkompaniet, Animoon
Screening organized as part of Sarjakuva 2026, the year of Finnish comics in France. Throughout 2026, the richness and diversity of contemporary Finnish comics are celebrated through a nationwide programme, fostering encounters between artists and audiences and encouraging cultural exchange between France and Finland.
Photos © Filmkompaniet, Animoon