Although not as well known as Astrid Lindgren, Finland-Swedish writer Tove Jansson has gathered quite an international fan base with her children's books that are set in the magical universe of the moomin trolls.
This short animation film is based on a picture book for younger children. It tells of the little knytt ("knytt" is a non-existing word signifying something tiny like a crumb) who is ever so lonely, but so shy that he is afraid to approach others. The story follows the trials and tribulations of the little knytt and how he finally finds company. The animation follows Tove Janssons idiosyncratic style while the story is told and sung on a delightful sound track that many adults remember fondly, like others may remember, for instance, Rock'n roll Wolf (Ma-ma, 1976).
This short animation film is based on a picture book for younger children. It tells of the little knytt ("knytt" is a non-existing word signifying something tiny like a crumb) who is ever so lonely, but so shy that he is afraid to approach others. The story follows the trials and tribulations of the little knytt and how he finally finds company. The animation follows Tove Janssons idiosyncratic style while the story is told and sung on a delightful sound track that many adults remember fondly, like others may remember, for instance, Rock'n roll Wolf (Ma-ma, 1976).
