Made in Africa: 15 of the Best African Gay Movies

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

The String

2009 Drama, Romance

Malik returns to Tunisia from France to face his father's death, his unspoken sexuality, and childhood anxieties. His world brightens when he falls for Bilal, the charming houseboy at his mother's estate, navigating love amidst personal turmoil and societal expectations.

Proteus

2003 Drama, Romance

Set in early 18th century South Africa, a black prisoner and a Dutch sailor defy societal norms and endure hardships to maintain their love.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

In 1981 South Africa, a young man navigates his compulsory military service while keeping his homosexuality hidden.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

Salvation Army

2013 Drama

In Casablanca, Abdellah navigates life as a homosexual teen amidst family dynamics and societal pressures.

The Harvesters

2018 Drama

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

Canary

2018 Drama, Musical

Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Ephemeron

2022 Drama

A musician overcomes creative block with the help of a chance encounter with a neighbor.

Destiny

1997 Drama

Manga and Sory, two young gay boys in Guinea, navigate the challenges of love and acceptance in their community.

Salute!

2017 Drama

Carlito's life takes a sharp turn when he is sentenced to three years in prison for committing fraud. Behind bars, Kado is confronted with the harsh realities of prison life

Kapana

2020 Drama

In Namibia, where homosexuality remains taboo, George and Simeon's lives intersect in a bar, each guarding secrets that could alter their fates.

COMING SOON

Ngwato

2026 Drama

A young gay man returns home to ask for his parents' blessing to marry his male fiancé, challenging his family's traditions.

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

2023 Drama, Romance

Bambino and Bawa navigate a blossoming affection in Lagos, challenged by societal taboos about being gay.

I Am Samuel

2020 Documentary

An intimate portrait of a Kenyan man torn between balancing duty to his family with his dreams for his future.