Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

Heat

1972 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Spoof of the casual encounters of a one-time child actor in Hollywood.

SHORT FILM

We Remember Moments

2015 Drama

Pétur, a socially struggling teenage boy haunted by family secrets, finds solace in photography. His world transforms when a single photograph opens doors to new possibilities and connections.

Angels with Tethered Wings

2014 Comedy, Horror

A tale of love and revenge ensues when a good deed traps two lovers, testing their bond amid supernatural elements.

Lilting

2014 Drama, Romance

After a young man of Chinese-Cambodian heritage passes away, his isolated mother and his four-year male partner, who share no common language, struggle through their grief together.

Saint Laurent

2014 Drama, Romance

Delve into Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, a period marked by his unparalleled success as a fashion icon.

Yves Saint Laurent

2014 Drama

Explore the early career of French designer Yves Saint-Laurent, beginning in 1958 when he meets his lover and business partner, Pierre Bergé.

Futuro Beach

2014 Drama, Romance

Donato's failed rescue attempt leads to an unexpected relationship with Konrad, amid looming shadows from Donato's past that threaten their fragile bond from the start.

Four Moons

2014 Drama, Romance

Explore four tales of love and conflict between men of different generations grappling with their inner demons.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.

Drown

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three surf lifesavers experience a tumultuous night out filled with jealousy, homophobia, and unrequited desires culminating in a tragic incident of bullying under the influence.

Wasp

2015 Drama, Romance

During a romantic getaway in the South of France, Olivier and James confront unexpected challenges when Caroline arrives, testing their friendships and identities.

I Am Michael

2015 Drama, Romance

Based on true events, the film explores Michael Glatze's journey from gay activist to Christian pastor after embracing a heterosexual identity.

Bizarre

2015 Drama, Romance

A French teenager finds intrigue and transformation working at the burlesque club Bizarre in New York.

SHORT FILM

Freed

2019 Drama

After two years in jail, Issa is about to get out when he meets Gaëtan, a young inmate who has not served his sentence yet.

Fulboy

2015 Documentary

Tomás, a football player, lets his brother Martín film his life off the field, exposing vulnerability and post-game realities. Fulboy delves into the intimate lives of athletes and the impact of sports fame.

Teenage Kicks

2016 Drama

Miklós is coming to terms with his own sexuality, and when his best friend Dan reveals that he has a new girlfriend, this puts an end to their plans to run away together.

SHORT FILM

Kiem Holijanda

2018 Drama

Brothers Andi and Florist live in a poor and desolate village in Kosovo. By selling milk they earn just enough money to support the family. When Andi discovers a card of a Dutch adult performer, he needs a telephone to watch it. He is so obsessed with it, he doesn't notice his brother has chosen this day to say goodbye to him.

SHORT FILM

One Like Him

2022 Drama, Romance

Karim, a Jordanian man, must find a way to tell his childhood friend and first love. Ramzi, the truth about what happened twenty years ago, when a single moment changed both their lives. When he can’t find the words, the conversation repeats, becoming increasingly surreal until he loses control.

COMING SOON

Strange River

2025 Drama, Romance

While cycling along the Danube with his family, 16-year-old Didac encounters a mysterious boy in the river. This meeting changes their trip and affects Didac's family dynamics.

The War Boys

2009 Drama, Romance

Three vigilantes stationed at the border soon realize their mission to repel illegal crossings reveals inner boundaries they must confront personally and collectively.

Seat in Shadow

2016 Comedy, Drama

Enter Albert's world, an eccentric, aging painter and Jung-inspired psychotherapist. When asked to counsel his friend's grandson Ben, struggling with boyfriend issues and depression, their therapy sessions uncover as much about Albert as they do about Ben.

Staying Vertical

2016 Comedy, Drama

A filmmaker juggles single parenthood while searching for inspiration for his next project, navigating the challenges of creativity and fatherhood.

SHORT FILM

Beach Boy

2011 Drama

Dimi has to spend the summer vacation with his older brother, by the Baltic Sea. On a country road, he meets and gets infatuated by Isabelle, who turns out to be his own brother Steffen's new girlfriend.

Jonathan

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young man's world is turned upside down when he discovers a secret love affair from his dying father's past.

The Ornithologist

2016 Drama, Mystery

Fernando, an ornithologist, navigates a surreal journey in a dark forest after being rescued by Chinese pilgrims, searching for elusive black storks amidst eerie encounters.

Bromance

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set against a backdrop of a serene coastal forest, three friends and a new acquaintance navigate the complexities of friendship and love amidst societal pressures.

SHORT FILM

Lonely Country

2024 Drama

In 1950s rural Ontario, a closeted gay man meets a hitchhiker at a gas station. Offering him a place to stay, he must face his long-hidden desires.