Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

The Catholic School

2021 Drama

In late September 1975, a renowned Catholic school in Rome for sheltered, upper-middle-class boys is attacked in what became known as the Circeo Massacre. The film examines what triggered the violence.

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Take Off Your Clothes

2012 Documentary

A man pays a poor Cuban to take his clothes off.. and more.

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It’s Consuming Me

2012 Drama, Romance

Caught in memories of what could have been, one struggles to move forward while losing grip on reality.

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Out Now

2005 Drama

Tom, a Bavarian teenager, struggles with his homosexuality in a small town. After discovering Nikias, a school bully, secretly engaging in gay relationships, Tom confronts his own desires and the complexities of teenage identity in a conservative community.

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Toothbrush

2024 Drama

A drunken stag night prompts an attempt to rekindle a relationship.

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The Storm

2017 Drama

Léo fantasizes about his weather forecaster. His obsession may be realized when he meets Luca. The night they spend together will take them through both desires and doubts that last into the early morning hours.

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Sweat

2018 Drama

When Mullen opened the door to let in Christen, he believed he was simply helping out a friend of a friend who needed a short break.

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Tell Me How

2018 Drama, Romance

As Matt initiates a romantic relationship with Damien, they both embark on a tumultuous journey to defend their love, questioning whether it will ultimately be reciprocated.

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Citrus & Moan

2016 Documentary

Citrus: The first time I told a boy I loved him. Moan: The time I moaned another crushes name during an intimate moment.

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Dirty Magazines

2008 Comedy, Drama

A mother's discovery under her son's bed sparks a surprising relationship shift.

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Follower

2009 Drama

A chance encounter alters the lives of two boys forever, prompting them to confront their identities and aspirations amidst unexpected circumstances.

One Summer Night

2016 Drama

Caught in forbidden love, Yong Joon defects from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Years later, a reunion forces him to choose between past and present.

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Naked

2013 Drama

A message from Javier's boyfriend changes his family situation and causes them to reconsider their relationships.

Dating My Mother

2017 Comedy

Explores the intimate and sometimes tumultuous relationship between a single mother and her gay son as they navigate the dizzying world of online dating.

The Gay Agenda 5

2021 Compilation

A varied collection of gay short films exploring relationships, attraction, personal struggles and moments of connection, ranging from intimate encounters to more unexpected situations.

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Pastamore

2013 Drama

A love story between two gay men and pasta.

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Trunks

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Steve grapples with conflicting feelings about his sexuality, especially when submerged underwater, leading to a pivotal moment with his ex-girlfriend.

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When You’re in Love with Your Straight Friend

2019 Comedy

Two men share an intimate night that blurs the lines of friendship, as hidden feelings and impossible longing quietly shape their connection.

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My Name is Love

2008 Drama

Love and Sebastian's innocent flirtation on a Swedish summer night turns dangerous when they realize they share a secret, leading to severe consequences.

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Tips

2016 Drama

Mário is in debt. To pay the bills, he shows off his body to netizens on a famous site. He will need to get creative to attract the attention and tips of the viewers.

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Want It

2015 Drama

An intruder indulges in a luxurious lifestyle until the homeowner unexpectedly returns, leading to a tense confrontation that shifts power dynamics.

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Willem

2020 Drama

It is 1943. In a confined prison cell, Alexander, a young Nazi officer is awaiting his new prisoner he has been tasked with watching over until their execution. His prisoner is Willem, a Dutch resistance fighter, who has been convicted of blowing up a building that held records of local Jewish residents the Nazi army have been pursuing, in an attempt to fight back against the ever-growing rise of fascism. Willem is also openly homosexual, in a time when people were persecuted for such lifestyles.

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In Their Room

2009 Documentary

An intimate exploration of the lives of eight gay men in San Francisco.

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Boys Grammar

2005 Drama

Bullying escalates at a private boys' school after a student is attacked.

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You Free Tonight?

2024 Drama

When Archie starts exploring his sexuality, he stumbles across the dating app thinking it will solve his problems. He meets countless bad encounters until he is trapped in a toxic cycle of his own creation. After basing his life around the app, he tries another app and goes on a date. Because of his pre-assembled idea of what dating is, he assumes the date is on the same page.

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The Society

2015 Drama

A short film from Iraq, talks about the freedom that we need and our right of talking

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In Another Time

2025 Drama, Sci-Fi

Two boys meet in one room, but something is strange.