Since the release of Mikko Mäkela's debut film A Moment In The Reeds in 2017, the scope of queer cinema has broadened significantly. Mäkela discusses his latest film, Sebastian, which explores the tensions in queer narratives between commercial success and authentic storytelling. He argues while mainstream queer films are thriving with new genres and stories, there is a need to revitalize lower-budget, radical queer filmmaking to prevent sanitization of narratives. Mäkela emphasizes the importance of not losing the rawness and authenticity that comes with more radical representations in queer cinema.
"I think queer cinema has, kind of, been thriving, generally," says Mäkela, slowly and unconvincingly. He highlights the growth in stories told but emphasizes the need for more radical narratives.
"What has fallen by the wayside... is that lower budget, slightly more radical queer filmmaking... There's still often a little bit of compromise maybe on the radicalness of the view."
Mäkela speaks about the changing landscape of queer cinema since A Moment In The Reeds, remarking on the breadth of stories now being told and their rising commercial appeal.
As he discusses his film Sebastian, Mäkela touches on the tension between commercial viability and authenticity, noting the layers of compromise that storytellers face today.
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