Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

Delantero

2021 Drama

After getting in a fight, a handsome young soccer player leaves his small village in Cuba to escape rumors that he is gay. He moves to Havana to live with his aunt and soon is playing soccer with new friends. However, the rumors start up again and he is forced to confront his sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Alfie in Love

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

While staying at a Bed and Breakfast to escape a recent breakup, Alfie finds himself trapped in a strange love triangle with his host and their other guest.

SHORT FILM

Foreign Lovers

2017 Romance

In the bustling streets of New York City, fate brings together a solitary native New Yorker with an enigmatic stranger from afar, setting off unexpected sparks. Their encounter becomes a poignant exploration of life and love in an era dominated by digital connections.

A Moment in the Reeds

2017 Drama, Romance

A young Finnish man returns home for the summer to assist in renovating his father's lake house. There, he forms a deep friendship with Tareq, a Syrian asylum seeker who has recently arrived, and the two forge a strong bond over the course of the season.

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Best

2014 Drama, Romance

Just before his wedding, a man and his best friend face a moment of reckoning about their future.

The Harvesters

2018 Drama

In a community fixated on masculinity, Janno and Pieter navigate a complex brotherhood, challenging cultural norms and parental expectations.

Postcards from London

2018 Drama

A young man's exploration into an unconventional realm of night working, unfolding within a fantastical interpretation of London's Soho.

SHORT FILM

All Good Things

2019 Drama

Levi and his partner Isaac embark on a road-trip together before they break up. Along the way, Issac realises he isn't prepared for his first romance to end.

Benjamin

2018 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A promising young filmmaker grapples with emotional upheaval sparked by a blossoming romance and the looming premiere of his highly anticipated second film.

M/M

2018 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Matthias lives in Berlin. Matthias likes techno. Matthew likes Matthias. Matthew wants Matthias. Matthew wants to be Matthias.

Hard Paint

2018 Drama

Set in Brazil, a socially repressed young man finds liberation through online performances, exploring identity and expression amidst cultural constraints.

Socrates

2018 Drama

Following the sudden death of his mother, Socrates, a 15-year-old navigating the fringes of São Paulo's coastal life, must learn to fend for himself as he grapples with overwhelming grief.

SHORT FILM

Two Men by the Sea

2020 Drama

After leaving Brazil, César meets Martin at an empty cafe in Tallinn, Estonia. In front of them, the uncertain infinity of the sea.

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Brave

2021 Drama

Victor prepares to tell his partner about his HIV status during a perfect date.

Rocketman

2019 Drama, Musical

This musical fantasy chronicles Elton John's breakthrough years, from his prodigious talent at the Royal Academy of Music to his enduring partnership with Bernie Taupin, capturing the highs and lows of his transformative journey in the music industry.

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Countercurrents

2024 Drama

Nathan, a university student in his twenties, feels lost and disconnected from his future. Seeking clarity, he travels alone to Corsica, where he ends up sharing a cramped hostel room with Léana and Félix, whose easy closeness both unsettles and draws him in. As an unlikely bond forms under the summer heat, the experience quietly reshapes him.

Sequin in a Blue Room

2019 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A high schooler's obsession with a mysterious encounter leads to a relentless search on dating apps, blurring the lines between desire and reality.

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Fragments

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A diverse group of characters in New Orleans navigate intersecting lives filled with adult talk and humor, challenging double standards and societal norms.

SHORT FILM

Thrive

2019 Drama

A hook-up between two young men - they make a connection, but it quickly becomes apparent they're looking for different things.

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Little Love

2010 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Explores the blurred lines between friendship and desire within a tight-knit group, examining the complexities and consequences when intimacy disrupts longstanding relationships.

Orpheus’ Song

2019 Romance

Two Berlin friends embark on a Greek adventure, becoming stranded on an island. A mystical cave night prompts transformative dreams, altering their bond forever as they face a new reality the following day.

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Gold and Rain

2026 Drama

Noa tries on a costume in private. When Robin enters, dressing becomes more than just clothing - Noa is revealing himself, unsure if Robin will notice.

What My Love Is For

2016 Comedy, Romance

A self-critical county boy must outwit the ruling class to save his ancestral home before the bank forecloses at the end of the summer.

Not Knowing

2019 Drama

Umut, a water polo player, confronts family turmoil and rumors about his sexuality, striving to prove himself amidst personal and familial challenges.

Joe Bell

2020 Drama

A working-class father embarks on a nationwide walk against bullying after his son's ordeal, grappling with his absence from home and striving for redemption.

Cicada

2020 Drama, Romance

A love story set in New York that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, where two actors revisit fragments of their personal lives on screen.

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Opening Night

2023 Drama, Romance

A high school teenager faces his nerves in the moments before his debut stage performance, where he unexpectedly shares his first kiss with a classmate in front of a live audience. Despite his anxiety, he finds solace in the unexpected romantic connection.