The film’s grown-up take on Jansson’s bohemianism marks it out from the recent trove of Disney pics that mushily deify children’s book authors, although you can’t help but wish there was more about the Moomins themselves.

This avoids the usual pitfalls, as it is more about capturing her spirit rather than the creative process and it's beautifully made, beautifully performed, and if you didn't love Tove already you will now. She was always just so blazingly herself.

Alma Pöysti is luminous as Jansson, bringing to life her playful, pleasure-seeking artist's spirit.

Pöysti is simply enchanting in Tove, as she captures Jansson’s mysterious and playful nature, and brings to life the spirit of such an iconic and talented artist.