Austrian Gay Movies & Short Films

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Consequences

2018 Drama

Sent to a youth detention center, Andrej navigates group dynamics and a growing connection with Zeljko, grappling with his hidden truth.

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

Homophobia

2012 Drama

An adolescent soldier confronts suppressed feelings for a comrade during their final night at the border, grappling with isolation, identity, and armed conflict.

SHORT FILM

Who Am I

2019 Comedy

Bastian regrets embracing his sexuality after an ancounter, revealing truths to his friend Peter in this personal drama.

Michael

2011 Drama, Thriller

Over five months, the life of a disturbed man unfolds as he keeps a boy captive in his basement, exploring the depths of his actions.

Tomcat

2016 Drama

Andreas and Stefan's idyllic life in Vienna is shattered by an unexpected act of violence, forcing them to confront their relationship and its deeper complexities.

Red Yellow Pink

2020 Drama

The story of a son and his mother. He is gay. She is strictly Roman Catholic. Two different worlds - a conflict is starting. Can love overcome all prejudices?

Why Not You

2020 Drama

Mario confronts loss and resilience in a small village after a friend's attack.

Great Freedom

2021 Drama

Hans faces imprisonment under Paragraph 175 in post-war Germany, forging an unlikely bond with his cellmate Viktor over decades.

Moneyboys

2021 Drama

Fei, who supports his family through illegal means, faces rejection for his lifestyle. Encounters with Long and Xiaolai force him to confront past love and guilt.

Eismayer

2022 Drama, Romance

Vice Lieutenant Eismayer, the most feared trainer and macho figure in the Austrian Military, secretly lives as a gay man. His world is upended when he falls for a young, openly gay soldier, based on true events.

Nevrland

2019 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A 17-year-old with an anxiety disorder develops a virtual friendship with a 26-year-old artist, leading to unexpected events when they finally meet in person.

SHORT FILM

Blue Noise

2022 Drama

After a rift with his father, a young apprentice named Alex looks for connection elsewhere. A growing bond with his instructor pushes him to cross a line and discover something new about himself.

SHORT FILM

Impetus

2021 Drama

In 1929 Austria, young novice Paulinus prepares to take his final vows at a secluded monastery. His only glimpse of the outside world comes through Jakob, a local farmer who visits daily. As their bond deepens, Paulinus faces a painful choice between devotion and desire, faith and freedom, and the uncertain place he truly calls home.

SHORT FILM

Chin Up, Dude!

2022 Comedy

Geri has made the leap from the junior team to the first squad. But he can't find the words to express how greatly he's intimidated by soccer, the search for meaning, and the pressure to perform.

Out of Hand

2005 Drama

In a coming-of-age tale, bored teens Sebastian and Paul kidnap Sonja, leading to a complex interplay of fear, desire, and cruelty as their actions spiral out of control.

Initiation

2009 Drama

Riotous Axel meets octogenarian Gustav in a residential home, sparking an unlikely bond reminiscent of Gustav's lost love.

Contact High

2009 Comedy

An episodic comedy following the lives of four men navigating daily life in Vienna.

The Life of Sean DeLear

2024 Documentary

A portrait of this irresistibly charismatic one-off.

Max and the Others

2013 Documentary

Berlin. Max is 61. He has a lot of sex. Sex with clients. Sex with 'leather friends'. Sex with Dima, his younger Ukrainian boyfriend. Even sex with his old friend Jan. Everyone comes to Max's Kreuzberg playroom. Luckily, Max was once a lieutenant colonel in the German army, so he's good at ordering his life. But when a routine check-up delivers some shocking news, the lives of Max and his friends need to change.

Brothers of the Night

2016 Documentary

Young Bulgarian Roma in Vienna find freedom and camaraderie through nighttime exploits, selling their bodies while seeking solace and acceptance far from home.

SHORT FILM

12 Points

2015 Drama

Jonas's attempt to come out to his father backfires unexpectedly despite the backdrop of Conchita Wurst's Eurovision victory, challenging familial tolerance and acceptance.

Narcissus and Goldmund

2020 Drama

Goldmund, sent to study at a monastery, meets Narziss, a devout monk, sparking a transformative encounter between asceticism and worldly desires.

COMING SOON

Eklipse

2026 Drama

In the summer of 1999, Tomy and his best friend Chris spend their days on an alpine dairy, helping with the milking and exploring the countryside. But when Chris learns that Tomy’s father is in hospital with AIDS, fear and prejudice drive them apart, leaving Tomy to face both rejection and his family’s painful silence.

Shed My Skin

2015 Drama

Milan, discovering his homosexuality, faces familial and personal turmoil as he embraces his true self, navigating the complexities of acceptance and identity.

SHORT FILM

Boom and Bloom (Neuzeit)

2022 Comedy, Drama

In the Austrian Alps, father and son set out on a hike to finally climb to the top of their emotional world.

Austrian Gay Movies & Short Films

Center of My World

Consequences

Un chant d’amour (nouveau)

Homophobia

Who Am I

Michael

Tomcat

Red Yellow Pink

Why Not You

Great Freedom

Moneyboys

Eismayer

Nevrland

Blue Noise

Impetus

Chin Up, Dude!

Out of Hand

Initiation

Contact High

The Life of Sean DeLear

Max and the Others

Brothers of the Night

12 Points

Narcissus and Goldmund

Eklipse

Shed My Skin

Boom and Bloom (Neuzeit)

Austrian Gay Film Collections

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