Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

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The Last Summer

2020 Drama

Under Nazi Germany, the world becomes even more dangerous for Ben and his openly gay friend Felix.

Furious Desires

2017 Compilation

The many permutations of desire are on full display in this collection of 5 gay-themed short films.

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Summer Memories

2021 Comedy

It is summer in Corsica, it is hot and the time is long. To spend the afternoon, Marie, Lucas and Ghjuvan hang out at the river. They notice that a tourist sleeps not far away and start thinking about stealing his wallet.

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Davy and Stu

2006 Drama, Romance

Two Scottish lads' routine at a peat bog is disrupted when one arrives late, altering their daily ritual.

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Underwater

2015 Drama

Jonathan faces bullying at a British swimming school.

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The Best Friend

2013 Drama, Romance

Lucas and Felipe kick off their vacation by deciding to head to the beach on a sunny Saturday.

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It Was Love to Me

2024 Drama

A young tennis prodigy falls for the player he looks up to, believing their connection could become something more after an intimate encounter.

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Junk

2011 Drama

A gay teenager desperately attempts to hold on to the only companion he has left. A rough, dirty, and realistic take on the breaking point of a relationship between two boys living on the streets.

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Max

2019 Drama, Romance

Two friends, one gay and one straight, discuss their feelings after drinking and smoking together and a romantic vibe comes out. Is there more than it meets the eye? Are any of them confused or are they denying something else?

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Human Warmth

2012 Drama, Romance

Antoine cherishes his closeness to Bruno, craving his warmth, but must confront the inevitable moment of separation.

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Constellation

2024 Drama

Théo, twenty-something and on the verge of divorce, drifts through a day where fragments of a brighter past clash with a darker present, pushing him toward a drastic decision.

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Scene from the Men’s Toilets at a Ceilidh

2018 Drama, Romance

Rory navigates a familiar environment with his visiting boyfriend Dan, concealing secrets amidst family dynamics and traditional music in this heartfelt exploration of relationships.

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Far from Water

2024 Drama

Two male friends experience a moment of intimacy that leaves them questioning the future of their relationship.

The Student

2016 Drama

A Russian high school student becomes convinced that the world has been lost to evil, and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults around him.

The Mudge Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

Delves into 14-year-old Duncan's unconventional grieving process after his mother's death, which strains his relationship with his distant father on their rural farm.

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A Summer Dress

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sébastien, Lucia, and Luc navigate a summer filled with love, music, and personal desires.

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Some Kind of Paradise

2023 Drama, Romance

Tyler leads a simple, peaceful life in Paradise, Arkansas, but everything changes when a Hollywood film crew comes to town and he connects with actor Raphael on Grindr.

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Aunque nos pese

2018 Drama

Marcos wants to be a writer. He spends most of his time in the park of his neighborhood. One evening he meets Pedro. An unexpected complicity will arise between them.

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Five Minutes a Day

2018 Comedy, Romance

Working in a small security kiosk, two men take advantage of the shift change to get to know each other and forge a touching bond.

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Lukas M.

2023 Drama

After arriving in Paris from Canada, Lukas spends a few days hiding out in a cheap hotel. It soon becomes clear that he is on the run after committing a crime in Montreal and is wanted by Interpol. Yet, rather than allowing his past to define him, he attempts to maintain an ordinary life in the French capital. But his fixation with his appearance and the way others perceive him continues to haunt him.

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Flower

2017 Documentary

Five models from Helix Studios are captured over the span of an evening, showcasing their genuine interactions and shared moments, both emotionally and physically, as they relish each other's company.

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Distress

2019 Drama

Fifteen-year-old Andrés has gone missing. At his school, the police find students tight-lipped and teachers claiming ignorance, while the hallways echo with the silenced laughter of past teasing.

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A Good Boy

2023 Drama

Max, a 16-year-old swimmer, will soon start a sports training course. One afternoon, training is interrupted when the police arrive to question the coach. It shakes Max's existence and forces him to confront hidden truths.

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Ok

2007 Comedy, Drama

Two young men's drug-fueled restroom conversation takes a profound turn as they reveal deeper desires and fears.

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Chicken

2001 Drama

Irish lads Mick and Kev spend time at the shore, drinking and playing games. Mick's pushy behavior during a knife game reveals deeper tensions between them.

The Graffiti Artist

2004 Drama, Romance

In the lush urban landscape of Seattle and Portland, Nick, a graffiti artist, rebels against capitalist oppression through his provocative street art, forging an unexpected bond with another tagger until political and ethical issues drive them apart.

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Stockholm Daybreak

2013 Drama

At dawn, two adolescent boys discover new feelings for each other, reshaping their friendship into something more profound and uncertain.