My 3 year old and I had a lovely day in London today. We were invited to the film premiere of Moomins on the Riviera, a hand-drawn animation feature for all ages, at the nft on the Southbank. The film was inspired by and based on Tove Jansson’s original comic strips.
In search of adventures, the Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My set sail for the French Riviera. After a perilous journey, they reach their dream destination where Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy leaving Moomin consumed by jealousy. When Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and adopts the name ‘de Moomin’, an exasperated Moominmamma retreats to the calm of their trusty old boat, to wait for her family to come to their senses and to remember their motto: “Live in peace, plant potatoes and dream.”
We loved Moomins on the Riviera. It has universal appeal to children and adults. My 3 year old loves the Moomins and I liked the underlying message of optimism and cross-cultural understanding.
In the UK version, Moomin is voiced by Russell Tovey. Nathaniel Parker and Tracy Ann Oberman play Moominpappa and Moominmamma respectively. Stephanie Winiecki plays Snorkmaiden and Little My is played by Ruth Gibson. Moomins on the Riviera opens in cinemas across the UK on 22 May 2015.
Free Moomins activity sheet
We recommend this lovely film and I really hope you get the chance to see it. I also have a fun Moomins activity sheet to share. It includes a picture to colour, poster, wordsearch and spot the difference game. Double click on the image below to bring up the larger version which you can print off and use.
©2014 Handle Productions Oy, Pictak Cie ©Moomin Characters™
Win a Moomins goody bag to celebrate the launch of Moomins on the Riviera
To celebrate the release of the film I am delighted to be able to offer one goody bag (pictured below) to a reader of the gingerbread house. The goody bag contains the following:
1 x Moomin Plush Toy (either Moominmamma, Moominpappa, Little My or Snorkmaiden)
1 x Cinema poster
2 x t-shirts (small + either medium or adult)
1 x Pudsey DVD
1 x Allstars DVD
1 x Unbeatable DVD
For your chance to win this lovely goody bag simply complete the Rafflecopter widget below. The winner will be announced on this post. Good luck!
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