Ylen’s Moomin reading marathon captivated viewers over the weekend.
Tove Jansson’s (1914–2001) works were read aloud throughout the weekend at Yle’s Moomin reading marathon. TERTU LEVONEN
Lasted the whole weekend Moomin reading marathon has ended. In Yle’s live broadcast, public figures read all nine originals by Tove Jansson (1914–2001) The Moomins– books, i.e. eight novels and one collection of short stories.
The works were read by about 130 people, and among them were the President of the Republic Alexander Stubb, his wife Mrs. Suzanne Innes-Stubb as well as the former Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
The reading marathon, which started on Friday evening at 6 pm and lasted more than 30 hours in total, ended on Sunday evening at around 10:30 pm.
It was said in advance that the job would end on Sunday around 9 p.m. However, the time estimates were indicative from the beginning, because the duration of the stories read live and the reading speed of the changing readers cannot be accurately estimated in advance.
Sanna Marin was seen as one of the readers of the Moomin reading marathon. Atte Kajova
On Sunday, Alma Pöysti, Pekka Kuusisto and Emily Matthews. A collection of short stories was read as the last work The Invisible Child and other stories.
When Matthews read a part of the story where Ninni started talking to the Moomin family, Pekka Kuusisto was moved to tears during the live broadcast. Tears streamed down her cheeks as Matthews continued to read.
– Lovely Pekka. It’s wonderful that a man shows his feelings.
– Cheers to Peka, one wrote.
In Yle’s chat, many people sent hugs to Kuusisto after he became sensitive. Others also had their feelings on the surface.
Alma Pöysti also emotionally shared her feelings in the last meters of the broadcast.
– I am moved, happy and happy. This has been such a great thing to be a part of and also to follow, Pöysti said in the live broadcast.
At the end of the broadcast, Christoffer Strandberg thanked Tove Jansson in Finnish and Swedish.
Alma Pöysti played Tove Jansson in the movie Tove released in 2020. Atte Kajova/AOP
– I start to cry in the middle of the train, when somehow I feel empty that this will end, someone said in the chat.
– The most moving story was this last one.
– No, now this is over, one said.
– This story also makes me sensitive, one wrote.
– Thank you Tove, I started crying.
Many viewers praised the reading marathon experience in Yle’s chat throughout Sunday evening.
– Thank you Yle and all the wonderful readers. Great weekend. It’s great how this marathon has united different ages and different people. Thank you very much!
– The best thing that has been seen on TV in a long time. Wonderful people are present, by the books. The shipment has been open all weekend. How warming, soothing and unifying at this time of the world.
– This is like a mother’s hug from Yle to the Finnish people, creating security in these uncertain times.
– I wouldn’t have guessed that I would be so completely engrossed in this.
– Yes, I have watched this marathon for many hours. Absolutely amazing! Thanks to the authors and a big thank you to all the readers.
– The best cultural act in the world. Thanks Yle! Everything has been the best all weekend. A wonderful coverage of different readers, each a hero of their own reading session. Warmth and humanity have been allowed to shine alongside this top professional production.
– A wonderful cultural act.
Linda Lampenius read Moomin in two different languages at Yle’s reading marathon. Atte Kajova
During the reading marathon, numerous musicians, actors, writers, athletes, presenters, trumpet players, artists and on Sunday, for example, the president Tarja Halonen.
During the work, also many Moominvalley stories or Moomin Valley – voice actors known from the series were able to voice. Among others, Leena Uotila, Olavi Uusivirta, Jarmo KoskiChristoffer Strandberg, Joonas Nordman, Aksa Korttila, Elina Knihtilä, Maria Sid and Teemu Keisteri.
Alexander Stubb was also seen reading Moomin. Jukka Lintinen
Among them, for example, Olavi Uusivirta’s lecture on Saturday morning especially delighted the viewers. Uusivirta participated in the reading marathon together Aili– with his daughter.
In the middle of reading, Uusivirta started to laugh at Moominamma’s words, and nothing came of the reading. In the end, Uusivirta asked his daughter to read the sentence in question, after which he continued himself.
The Moomin reading marathon can be watched at Yle Areena. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.
