Who Will Comfort Toffle?

This short animation film is based on a Tove Jansson picture book. 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.

Directed by Johan Hagelbäck, Who Will Comfort Toffle? leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Lundblad, Agneta Olsson, Lasse Tennander — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1980.