Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

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Sisak

2017 Drama, Romance

Sisak portrays a silent romance blossoming amidst the bustling Mumbai local trains, capturing the intimacy and quiet connection between two men during their daily journeys.

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What We Don’t Tell

2020 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Jeremy, a twenty-two-year-old drifter, goes on a search for the man who abused him as a child. When he finally finds him in his luxurious office tower, now living comfortably as a successful businessman, Jeremy decides to sneak into his life and enact a slow yet devastating vengeance.

Strapped

2010 Drama, Romance

A handsome young night worker embarks on an intimate odyssey in an apartment building filled with eccentric inhabitants, discovering life and love along the way.

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Water

2014 Drama

Carlos, a young Mexican swimmer, encounters Daniel one day at the pool. Could this be love at first sight?

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Jean Fell in Love

2022 Drama, Romance

Rugby player Jean's burgeoning romance with Ayoub, a rival team member, tests his friendships and reveals unexpected vulnerabilities among his teammates.

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Trío Amoroso

2018 Comedy, Drama

A girl and two guys watch a movie together. As the attraction between the guys grow, the girl fights for attention. Who will take the first step?

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Hand Off

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A rugby player's confession of love for his teammate strains their friendship, leading him into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend as he navigates the macho culture of rugby.

Perfect Endings

2024 Comedy, Romance

Filmmaker João describes the end of his 10-year relationship with Hugo as the perfect film ending. Despite the breakup, they remained best friends. Yet, re-entering the dating scene brought unpredictable emotions, showing that reality isn't as controllable as a movie script.

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Between the Sheets

2020 Comedy

A peculiar shirt on the communal clothesline catches a young man's attention, stirring his curiosity about the stranger who hangs it out to dry.

Judas Kiss

2011 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

A failed filmmaker revisits his alma mater, rewriting his destiny and seeking second chances.

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

2022 Drama, Romance

On a sweltering summer morning, Arnau heads to his mother’s workplace—a lavish home. There, he encounters Javier and feels an immediate spark. Assuming he has no chance with Javier, Arnau tries to dismiss his feelings, convinced their paths won’t cross again. But fate has other plans.

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Hotter Up Close

2022 Comedy, Romance

On the eve of his 30th birthday, a gay slacker must overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love.

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Father of the Bride

2020 Drama

At his brother’s wedding, the best man attempts to deliver his speech after an encounter in the hotel bathroom with the father of the bride.

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This World We Live In

2017 Drama

Joey, a 22-year-old student obsessed with appearances, finds himself caught in the whirlwind of a new city, sinking into drug addiction as a means to suppress his inner turmoil.

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I AM Norman

2021 Thriller

A conversion therapy survivor shares a dark secret with a filmmaker.

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The Pier Man

2019 Drama

Docked for repairs, a cargo ship's crew seeks new members, unsettling Giuseppe. Theo, an earnest docker, strives for acceptance and a bond with Giuseppe amidst crew dynamics and uncertainty aboard the vessel.

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Fairlane

2023 Drama, Romance

Brandon, new in town, starts working at an auto shop to support his single mother. He forms a bond with Evan, an experienced mechanic, leading to a whirlwind romance. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn when a secret threatens to derail everything.

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Wonderkid

2016 Drama

Explores the inner turmoil of a gay professional footballer who, despite achieving his dream move to a Premier League club, faces hostile teammates, and abusive social media messages.

Longhorns

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1982, a Texas University student explores his curiosity about male fantasies by seeking out an openly gay student on campus, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Mascarpone: The Rainbow Cake

2024 Comedy, Romance

After three years apart, Antonio and Luca cross paths again. Antonio, now a successful pastry chef, still harbors feelings for Luca, who is engaged to Tancredi. Antonio believes their reunion is a second chance at the love they once had.

Eating Out: The Open Weekend

2011 Comedy

Zack vacations in Palm Springs with his new boyfriend Benji, who suggests an open relationship, while Zack navigates complexities with his ex Casey and others, testing their connections.

Romeos

2011 Drama, Romance

Delve into the complexities of a relationship between two young men, one navigating the journey of life as a transgender man, exploring love, identity, and personal growth.

Naked As We Came

2012 Drama

Love, loss, and hope collide against a tranquil backdrop, prompting reflection on dreams and their fulfillment.

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Ticking Boxes

2020 Thriller

When Matt meets Ryan and the illusion of his idyllic life begins to crumble.

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Morning is Broken

2015 Drama, Romance

As a wedding party disintegrates two young men share a first-kiss that could tear them apart.

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Jay

2019 Drama

Jay becomes fascinated with his athletic older brother, leading to complex emotions of attraction.

Riley

2023 Drama

The structured life of a disciplined high school athlete starts to fall apart as his queer identity clashes with the expectations of who he's always been told to be.