
In this special bonus episode with the Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, we sit down with director Mathias Broe to discuss "Sauna" - a groundbreaking film that tackles the uncomfortable truth that even within the LGBTQ+ community, we don't always understand each other.
Set in Copenhagen's vibrant queer scene, the film follows Johan, a gay man searching for genuine connection in a world of hookups, and William, a trans man fighting for access to basic gender-affirming care. Through their story, Mathias explores gay loneliness, the hollowing effects of dating apps, and why someone can be both trans AND gay (a concept that still confuses many).
We discuss the importance of separatist spaces, authentic trans representation on screen, why different letters of LGBTQ+ need to support each other's fights, and how showing our struggles to each other - rather than just pointing fingers at the majority - can bridge understanding.
Raw, educational, and deeply human - this conversation will challenge how you think about identity, community, and connection.