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Sebastian

Directed by Mikko Mäkelä2024UK/Finland/Belgium110 mins

Struggling as a young aspiring writer in London, Max forges a new identity for himself in the form of a ravenous sex worker: Sebastian. Opening himself up to a previously unexplored world, Max suddenly finds himself unburdened by expectations and invigorated by possibility. When he begins writing thinly-veiled stories about his double life, Max finds himself with the book deal he’d been dreaming of. But as his newfound experiences spur a creative output, Max must decide where he ends and Sebastian begins.

With his confident sophomore feature, Finnish British writer/director Mikko Mäkelä (A Moment in the Reeds, Frameline42) isn't afraid to explore the complicated nuances of sex work and the transformative power it can wield. As Mäkelä traces Max’s journey of self-identity (which is powerfully brought to life onscreen by actor Ruaridh Mollica), he opts not for sensationalism but tenderness. The result is a thoughtful, compelling investigation of the importance of queer identities and how they shape us.

Expected Guests

Mikko Mäkelä
Director
Ruaridh Mollica
Actor
James Watson
Producer
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Sponsor
Director
Mikko Mäkelä
Year
2024
Country
UK, Finland, Belgium
Running Time
110 mins
Language
English & French
Section
Narrative Features
Program Note Writer
Elliott Breeden
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