The Italian Boys gathers gay short films from Italy, offering stories shaped by family, Catholic culture, romance and social expectation. The films vary in quality, but the regional focus provides a useful snapshot of contemporary Italian gay storytelling.
Amidst family obligations sidelining his college dreams, a young man finds solace in surfing with his best friend's brother.
Call Me by Your Name
2017
Drama, Romance
17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.
Moonlight
2016
Drama
Chiron, a black American boy, navigates a tough Miami neighborhood with his neglectful, drug addict mother.
The Italian Boys gathers gay short films from Italy, offering stories shaped by family, Catholic culture, romance and social expectation. The films vary in quality, but the regional focus provides a useful snapshot of contemporary Italian gay storytelling.
What We Recommend
Twinless
2025
Comedy, Drama
Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.
Parting Glances
1986
Drama, Musical, Romance
As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's two-year work assignment in Africa, Michael confronts Robert's true motives and their circle of eccentric friends, including Nick, who is living with AIDS.
Eastern Boys
2013
Drama, Romance, Thriller
A businessman regularly meets with a Ukrainian night worker, despite the latter's involvement with a controlling gang.
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