Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

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Sinking

2014 Drama

A man takes a bath.

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Wrecked

2021 Drama

Matt attends group therapy to open up about being raped.

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The Good Friend

2017 Drama, Romance

Marcos confides in Esteban that his relationship with his girlfriend no longer ignites passion. That night, both will confront the boundaries of their friendship in unexpected ways.

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Free Fall

2018 Drama

Emerging from the secretive depths of Medellin's underground scene, Jhony is filled with anticipation and optimism about his forthcoming date with the boy he loves.

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Under the Rain

2019 Drama

Viktor's artistic session with three models evolves into a provocative exploration of desire and ambition, blurring lines between art and reality.

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Magic Mushrooms

2017 Comedy, Fantasy

After a teenage boy and his crush magically switch bodies after taking mushrooms, he discovers that attraction is more complicated than he thought.

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Who We Are

2010 Drama, Romance

Best friends navigate their deepening feelings for each other amidst societal pressures and personal growth, testing the boundaries of their friendship and emotional connection.

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Hotel Paraiso

2019 Drama

Fired due to rumors about his sexuality, Andrés finds community and protection with Omar in Peru, exploring acceptance and prejudice.

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Protect Me from What I Want

2009 Drama, Romance

Saleem, an Asian student from Bradford, encounters Daz. They spend the night together. He is ashamed of himself and what he has done the following day.

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Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)

2022 Drama

An aging adult film director reflects on a lost love affair while commenting on an unearthed 16mm film, an exploration of memory and desire.

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Turbulence

2016 Comedy, Drama

As a young couple faces sudden turbulence, their differences come sharply into focus during the final twenty-five minutes of their flight, a countdown to a life-changing decision.

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Drowning

2009 Drama, Romance

Mik's life is upended by his brother's sudden death, forcing him to redefine himself as his best friend Dan forms a new relationship, adding further turmoil.

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The Fans

2020 Drama

In Moscow, two skinheads in a sexual relationship embark on a violent spree targeting homosexual men, grappling with masculinity, identity, and belonging in a provocative exploration of contemporary Russian society and extremism.

Through a Boy’s Eyes

2018 Compilation

A selection of short films that shows the struggles and celebrations seen through the eyes of boys becoming men but also attracted to them.

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Dirty Skin

2016 Drama

Joao, a Black Brazilian teenager who enjoys playing soccer with his best friend, faces an unexpected shift in their relationship when he confesses his true feelings for him.

Spetters

1980 Drama, Romance

Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.

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Miss Moneypenny

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedic take on gay dating, blending humor with the trials and tribulations of romantic pursuit.

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Kick the Can

2017 Comedy

During a game of their unique hide and seek, a group of teenagers find themselves paired up in hiding. One has a bold idea brewing, while the other harbors a secretive truth.

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Just Friends?

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Seok visits his military boyfriend Min-soo, only to confront scrutiny from Min-soo's mother, challenging their relationship and perceptions of family acceptance.

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Anti Reproductive Mating Ritual

2011 Drama

Two young men engage in a beautiful and intimate courtship ritual while skateboarding on a dock.

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The Guy From Work

2015 Drama

Raynald is a family man who has been working in the same tire plant for over 30 years. This week, nothing unusual in his daily life: work, hockey games with the “guys”, family night. However, this week, Raynald will make the biggest move of his life.

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St. Augustine

2019 Mystery

A couple’s seaside trip takes a turn as the salty air finds its way into the cracks of their relationship. A film about trauma, shame, and letting love in.

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Caged

2013 Drama, Romance

How would you respond if you found out your best friend is gay?

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On the Roof

2015 Drama

Adrián and friends regularly spy on a sunbathing girl until discovering one friend's interest in a nearby guy, reshaping their perceptions and relationships in unexpected ways.

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Billy’s Blowjobs

2017 Drama

Tormented by his past, a man pursues anonymous encounters as a form of escapism, until one meeting has the potential to alter his perspective on life.

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Summer

2019 Drama

Lucas, a 20-year-old, spends his last summer days at the lake with friends, only to realize it may not be where he belongs.

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Keep Off the Grass

2022 Drama

Centers around Sunny Cooper, an 18 year-old amateur football player who's struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.