Nordic Animators Embrace Reindeer Born Out of a One-Night Stand, Viking Prince Who Teams Up With Drag Queens: ‘Compassion, Equality, Inclusion’
Marta Balaga Nordic animation makers need to embrace “compassion, equality and inclusion,” Kool Produktion’s Frank Mosvold told Variety. “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.” In the film, Magnus’ father is the famous Viking king Olaf. When his uncle decides to steal the crown, the boy has to flee.