SAUNA, a new gay film from OSA at Facets

IN-PERSON FILM EVENT! Don’t miss the Chicago premiere of SAUNA, an intimate and provocative new film presented by the Queer Expression Film Fest, sponsored by Open Space Arts. Join us for this one-night-only screening at Facets on Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 PM—followed by a lively discussion and social gathering in the Facets lounge.

About the Film:Johan is an ordinary young man who keeps all doors open when it comes to both love and sex. He works as a receptionist at Adonis, Copenhagen’s only gay sauna, where his job blurs into his social life, full of encounters with the sauna’s eclectic guests. For Johan, the city is a boundless paradise of bars, parties, and one-night stands—until he meets William, a transgender man who changes everything. Their romance blossoms but is soon tested by a society bound by rigid ideas of gender and love.

SAUNA is both a raw exploration of desire and a tender story of love and identity.

Venue: Facets, 1517 W. Fullerton (just west of DePaul) Accessible by the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line stop, or the Ashland and Fullerton buses. Street parking is usually available.

Extras: Enjoy cocktails and classic movie snacks before the screening and during the post-film conversation.

Note:These exclusive Queer Expression selections are not available on streaming platforms. Past premieres—like Sebastian, Queen Tut, Horseplay, and Eismayer—only became available to stream well after their in-person debuts.

Your reservation is only confirmed once you purchase tickets directly from Open Space Arts. Tickets are not available through Facets. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door on the night of the screening, but advance purchase is strongly recommended.