Editors' Picks - Gay Films Matter

The Whale

2022 Drama

A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

SHORT FILM

I Don’t Want to Go Back Alone

2010 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, navigates jealousy and new feelings when a new student, Gabriel, disrupts his friendship with Giovana.

A Brother

2018 Drama, Romance

Tom's quiet summer with his family is disrupted when another family arrives, bringing their son Felix into Tom's life, altering his expectations for the season.

SHORT FILM

Prora

2012 Drama, Romance

What begins as an innocent game soon turns into an ambiguous confrontation when Matthieu leads his friend into an abandoned building.

SHORT FILM

Daddy

2019 Drama

Grieving the loss of his wife, an elderly man, decides to commemorate their first anniversary without her by staying at the Plaza Hotel. To recreate a sense of companionship, he arranges for a young man to accompany him in place of his late spouse.

Horseplay

2022 Comedy, Drama

At a gathering in a luxury villa, a group of young men challenge each other's boundaries.

John Apple Jack

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

John and Jack's childhood friendship is tested when John's extravagant lifestyle clashes with Jack's dreams, leading to revelations and reconciliation.

A Stormy Night

2020 Drama

Marco's layover in New York City lands him in his friend's apartment with a stranger, Alan.

Behind the Candelabra

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A chronicle of the turbulent romance between singer Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson delves into fame, love, and personal struggles.

High Tide

2024 Drama, Romance

Undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço seeks meaning in the vibrant queer community of Provincetown. As summer draws to a close, he embarks on a passionate and unexpected romance with Maurice.

Apart from Hugh

1994 Drama

A year after building a life together, Hugh plans a party to celebrate with Collin, who is having second thoughts about their relationship in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Bodyshop

2022 Drama, Fantasy

The spirit of a young soldier, haunted by the trauma of his death, journeys across the world naked to reunite with his transgender sister. Along the way, he encounters a kindred soul and finds refuge in a garage where unsettling discoveries challenge their understanding of humanity and morality.

SHORT FILM

Un chant d’amour (nouveau)

2012 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A homage to Jean Genet's film 'Un chant d'amour', two prisoners finding human contact and affection, a transcendent friendship in a simple act of sharing a cigarette

SHORT FILM

Fag

2019 Drama, Romance

Thomas, a 17-year-old student, grapples with his attraction to Esteban amidst spreading rumors of his sexuality, facing scrutiny and judgment from his peers.

Do it Like an Hombre

2017 Comedy

Raúl, Eduardo, and Santiago have shared a contented, "straight" existence since childhood, until one day when Santiago reveals to the others that he is gay.

Ganymede

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a small-town wrestling star develops feelings for an openly gay classmate, he finds himself haunted by a grotesque creature that infiltrates his thoughts.

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It’s Still Your Bed

2019 Drama, Romance

When David returns from college to his family's farm, he discovers that his parents have hired a young man named Brent, who is now sharing his room. He feels an unexpected attraction to Brent and starts to wonder about his sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Mehmet & Tim

2019 Drama

Mehmet and Tim are best friends for as long as they can remember. However, they are at the foot of a major event. An event that will change their friendship forever.

Last Summer

2013 Drama, Romance

High school sweethearts Luke and Jonah spend a quiet Southern summer contemplating their future and America's uncertain path, amidst a backdrop of baseball, bicycles, church, and green bean casserole.

SHORT FILM

Iftah

2020 Drama

Iftah leaves his family in Tel-Aviv for a solitary life, torn between his attraction to men and his past, navigating societal prejudice across different timelines.

SHORT FILM

Alirón

2019 Comedy

Marc heads over to his best friend Fran's place to watch a football game. But, he begins to see Fran in a whole new light.

Soft Lad

2015 Drama, Romance

Follows a young man's life-altering love affair and its destructive aftermath, exploring themes of sexuality and emotional devastation.

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Pássaros

2019 Drama

Best friends Jonas and David face a turning point during a soccer game discussion, leading to unexpected revelations.

SHORT FILM

Alirón 2 (el descanso)

2022 Comedy

Fran and Marc try to take their friendship to the next level, but keep hitting roadblocks.

SHORT FILM

Marco

2019 Drama

A banker invites a night worker to his London apartment, unexpectedly confronting his own past and one of the world's most significant humanitarian crises.

SHORT FILM

Wastelands

2013 Drama

Lonely teenager Marc secretly loves Olaf, the cool boy-next-door. Their camping trip seems to fulfill Marc's dream of romance until a devastating secret is revealed, shattering his hopes.