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Nordic Animators Embrace Reindeer Born Out of a One-Night Stand, Viking Prince Who Teams Up With Drag Queens: ‘Compassion, Equality, Inclusion’
Nordic animation makers call for compassion, equality and inclusion, talk ‘Niko,’ ‘Moomins’ and upcoming ‘Magnus the Good.’
“As a gay producer, I’m alarmed by the growing negative attitude and harmful portrayals of the queer and trans communities in Europe, which is why I am developing ‘The Legend of Magnus the Good,’” he added, teasing the animated feature about “acceptance, regardless of gender and identity.” “There is more provocative content made by Nordic companies,” underlined Liisa Vähäkylä, who moderated the event, also praising the unique vision of Swedish director Niki Lindroth von Bahr. Kids can handle the sadness,” noted Iceland’s Haukur Sigurjónsson, opening up about “Ploey,” about a curious golden plover, now earning a sequel.
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