Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings. Everything changes when he meets William, a transgender man, and falls into a deep love that defies societal norms around gender, identity, and relationships.
Mathias Broe (b. 1992) holds a BA in Film Studies from the University of Copenhagen and graduated from the Danish film school Super16 in 2018. At just 16 years old, he was titled as one of the biggest film talents in Denmark. His graduation film, AMPHI, which explores themes of transformation and identity, garnered critical acclaim, winning a Danish Academy Award for Best Short Documentary in 2020, and was featured at Energa Camerimage. SAUNA is his feature debut, furthering his commitment to creating space for queer narratives and challenging societal norms through cinema.
Filmography
Amfi (2018); Ung mands dans (2014)