Jan 23
More Hotties from Upcoming Queer Films
Frank J. Avella READ TIME: 19 MIN.
Magnus Juhl Andersen in 'Sauna'
First-time feature writer-director Mathias Broe has crafted a sensual, yet complex, love story centering on Johan (tantalizing newcomer Magnus Juhl Andersen), who works in a sauna and lives the life of casual hook-ups and parties until he meets William (Nina Rask), a transgender man, and finds himself falling for him. But together they must navigate their intense differences and tricky new terrain.
Danish actor Magnus Juhl Andersen is a 2020 graduate of The Danish National School of Performing Arts. He has appeared in a number of shorts and had small roles on the big and small screens, including "Into the Darkness" and the sequel "Out of the Darkness," as well as recurring parts in the Netflix series "Chosen" and the Danish drama "Carmen Curlers."
"Sauna" represents his lead debut. It's an impressive breakout performance.
"Sauna" screens in competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Distribution yet to be announced.
Frank J. Avella is a proud EDGE and Awards Daily contributor. He serves as the GALECA Industry Liaison and is a Member of the New York Film Critics Online. His award-winning short film, FIG JAM, has shown in Festivals worldwide (figjamfilm.com). Frank's screenplays have won numerous awards in 17 countries. Recently produced plays include LURED & VATICAL FALLS, both O'Neill semifinalists. He is currently working on a highly personal project, FROCI, about the queer Italian/Italian-American experience. He is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. https://filmfreeway.com/FrankAvella https://muckrack.com/fjaklute
