Best Balkan Gay Short Films - Gay Films Matter

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Fawns

2014 Drama, Romance

Two young men sit in silence at a self-service laundry, their solitude interrupted by an old framed embroidery of a young deer, sparking an unexpected moment of connection.

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I’m Not Gay

2020 Comedy

After recently breaking up with their girlfriends, Marko and David settle in to watch a movie, only to discover it contains gay scenes. As awkward reactions give way to honest questions, hidden desires, and relentless denial, the evening takes an unexpected turn that forces both young men to confront feelings they've spent far too long avoiding.

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Primal Matter

2012 Drama

An adventure of the body and mind in more raw and stripped-back form.

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The Distance Between Us and the Sky

2019 Drama

At a gas station, two strangers cross paths. One arrives to refuel his bike, while the other finds themselves stranded without the means to get home.

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So Close Away

2020 Drama

Two repeat offenders escape from Sofia Central Prison, one driven by vengeance, the other by matters of the heart.

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Picnic

2015 Drama

Emir, accompanied by a social worker, is on his way to meet his father for a weekend picnic at Igman, a semi-open penitentiary. Due to the heavy traffic they are late.

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Snake

2019 Drama

A bitter-sweet story, about the beginning of a friendship between a 9-year-old daredevil Mario and an eccentric gay young man Borche, challenged by the fear and the prejudices of Mario's parents, in a remote Macedonian small town.

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My Boy

2025 Drama

A heartfelt story about love, loss, and desire.

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History of Other Touches

2016 Drama

An encounter between two young men. One of them doesn't know it's the last time.

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Debut

2018 Drama

A young Croatian farmer dreams of becoming a professional football star. But before pursuing his ambition on the pitch, he must first face the truth about who he really is.

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Yet Another Family Drama

2025 Drama

Georgi is in the middle of a tryst with his lover when his estranged mother drops by to crash the party and deliver some shocking news.

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Hands

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

When his boyfriend suddenly leaves him without an explanation, Michel develops a fear of emotional attachment. He starts meeting other people, but every new pair of hands remind him of his ex.

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Pride

2013 Drama

Manol, a retired general and a loving grandfather, is a patriarch of firm morals and fixed beliefs, which he has upheld in his household. But on this day he learns that the boy he raised is gay. The life choices of his loved ones challenge his values in a battle he has lost by default.

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Men Don’t Cry

2001 Drama

One stormy winter night, a young Illias rings at Petros's house. Although Petros would very much like to get rid of him, Illias has a truth for him that Petros does not want to hear.

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You Are Beautiful

2015 Drama

A young man prepares for a casual encounter with an older man, but when they finally meet, an unexpected revelation about each other's identities changes the course of their evening.

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Sergeant

2012 Drama, Romance

A chance meeting in Belgrade changes everything for two men by morning's light.

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All Those Sensations in My Belly

2020 Animation, Drama

While transitioning from male gender to female, Matia struggles with finding a sincere intimate relationship with a heterosexual male.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

They

2026 Drama, Romance

Lyudmil begins a new teaching position at the university, where he grows closer to Miho, the department chairman, as they navigate academic pressures and personal expectations. Away from campus, they share a deeper connection that must remain hidden.

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Four Pills at Night

2021 Drama, Romance

A director preparing for an upcoming shoot grows closer to his lead actor in ways that feel far from professional. One night they head out to a rave and their connection takes a strange unsettling twist. Lost between imagination and reality, they are left unsure of what truly happened or what their feelings mean.

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Now You Know

2013 Comedy

The film "Philadelphia" turns a movie evening into a long confession night for two new male lovers. A sarcastic joke on AIDS triggers one of them to reveal his secret. But is it the only one?

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Bloom

2026 Drama, Romance

Leo, a shy young florist, knocks on the wrong door during a flower delivery and meets Noah, a charismatic dancer. As their unexpected romantic bond deepens, Leo embarks on a journey toward love, adulthood and self-acceptance.

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Angelos at Christmas

2021 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller

It is Christmas Eve. Angelos, a mysterious 50-year-old man, observes a child singing the carols in the streets of Athens. He convinces him to go with him in his car towards an unknown destination.

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Three Minutes of Solitude

2009 Drama

Flamuri, a man in his thirties, navigates the challenges of fitting into conservative Kosovan society while living openly as a gay man. Tired of the monotony, he sets out to shatter his routine with a daring, unforgettable act.

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Barley

2021 Drama

Jakov invites his old friend Petar, who lives abroad, to be the godfather at his daughter's baptism. His arrival awakens deeply suppressed memories of their relationship, and Petar fails to resist his temptation and secretly tries to reach Jakov, who's aware that he has taken a false identity in order to assimilate into the milieu.

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Balconada

2025 Animation, Musical

A hot summer day brings several neighbors out on their balconies. During a sudden rainstorm, one of them gets a burst of inspiration, which encourages the rest to live in the moment.

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Foreign Relations

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On a Mediterranean tour, shy Tom's intriguing Greek roommate raises the classic question: Gay or European?

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Angelo

2024 Comedy

In 1990s Athens, Angelo, an Albanian young man working at a record store, is eager to begin anew. A fleeting encounter with a client draws him into a world that feels strangely familiar. But will that cost him much?