Brazilian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Between the Sheets

2020 Comedy

A peculiar shirt on the communal clothesline catches a young man's attention, stirring his curiosity about the stranger who hangs it out to dry.

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By Your Side

2011 Drama

Nighttime and loneliness are filled with the devil. But then you come along. And so does the bittersweet life.

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The Orphan

2018 Drama

Jonathas has been adopted and returned due to his 'different' way. Inspired by true events.

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The Gift

2020 Drama

A woman's unconventional gift for her husband leads to revelations about patrons at a gay bar, exposing hidden desires and truths.

I Love You Renato

2012 Drama, Musical, Romance

During the 90s, in the city of Valença, three teenagers embark on a personal journey marked by the disillusion of the end of an era, intimate discoveries and Renato Russo's songs.

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Fireflies

2021 Drama

Experience the nighttime realm of a modernist icon: Roberto Burle Marx's gardens filled with wildlife as visitors stroll through Parque do Flamengo, all while the city of Rio de Janeiro sleeps in the background.

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Desconhecido Íntimo

2011 Drama

André is a young artist in his early 30's, the only son of a middle age couple and he's dating a young theatre actress. Their relationship is so-and-so, things aren't all so exciting which makes him re-examine his life and relationships. During this new moment of life he meets another young man who'll bring plenty of surprises and discoveries into his life.

Greta

2019 Drama

Pedro, a 70-year-old gay nurse, is taking care of Daniela, his ailing transgender friend. In order to find her a vacant hospital bed, he decides to help an arrested and wounded criminal to escape.

Aya Arcos

2014 Drama

Writer Edu falls for Fabio, a young hustler, navigating fears of HIV and emotional complexities in their relationship.

Boys in Brazil

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After one of them is assaulted at São Paulo's Gay Parade, a group of friends pledge to come out together.

Futuro Beach

2014 Drama, Romance

Donato's failed rescue attempt leads to an unexpected relationship with Konrad, amid looming shadows from Donato's past that threaten their fragile bond from the start.

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Sandra Calling

2017 Drama

Contemplating loss, grief, intimacy, and the rhythm of breath.

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Savage Fire

2017 Comedy

The city of Cajamar in São Paulo, is a place of machines, dust roads and rodeo parties.

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The Uninhabitable Ones

2020 Drama, Fantasy

A Brazilian contemporary dance company explores gay black men, while the choreographer builds a bond with Pedro outside rehearsals.

The Ornithologist

2016 Drama, Mystery

Fernando, an ornithologist, navigates a surreal journey in a dark forest after being rescued by Chinese pilgrims, searching for elusive black storks amidst eerie encounters.

The Best Friend

2024 Comedy, Musical, Romance

On Canoa Quebrada beach, the reunion between two friends rekindles old desires.

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Infinite While It Lasts

2019 Romance

At a party, Danny and Seiji fall in love. However, Danny believes the differences between them can prove stronger than their feelings.

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De Vez Em Quando, Quando Eu Morro, Eu Choro

2017 Drama

Two men share an intimate encounter inside an abandoned building.

Diamantino

2018 Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A fallen soccer superstar commits to adopting a refugee child, unwittingly becoming the centerpiece in a strange scheme to "Make Portugal Great Again".

Hard Paint

2018 Drama

Set in Brazil, a socially repressed young man finds liberation through online performances, exploring identity and expression amidst cultural constraints.

Socrates

2018 Drama

Following the sudden death of his mother, Socrates, a 15-year-old navigating the fringes of São Paulo's coastal life, must learn to fend for himself as he grapples with overwhelming grief.

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Two Men by the Sea

2020 Drama

After leaving Brazil, César meets Martin at an empty cafe in Tallinn, Estonia. In front of them, the uncertain infinity of the sea.

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Jogo Cruzado

2024 Drama

Ulisses finally finds success in online dating, but his excitement shatters when he discovers the person behind the profile is his best friend's boyfriend. Now, he's caught between giving in to temptation or staying loyal to his friend.

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My Uncle’s Friend

2021 Documentary

Vicente's first love documented by his father's VHS camera.

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Family Affair

2011 Drama

Rossi's attempt to socialize with his brother's friends yields unexpected results.

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Unconfessions

2018 Documentary

Luiz Roberto Galizia died very young, but he left behind a wealth of personal archives. 30 years later, his niece Ana Galizia plunges into these archives to follow the traces of this uncle she never met.

Streets of Glória

2024 Drama

Gabriel, a closeted gay anthropologist, travels to Rio after his grandmother's death to study night workers. He becomes facinated by his research subjects and joins them as a worker himself.

Brazilian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Brazilian Gay Films

Between the Sheets

By Your Side

The Orphan

The Gift

I Love You Renato

Fireflies

Desconhecido Íntimo

Greta

Aya Arcos

Boys in Brazil

Futuro Beach

Sandra Calling

Savage Fire

The Uninhabitable Ones

The Ornithologist

The Best Friend

Infinite While It Lasts

De Vez Em Quando, Quando Eu Morro, Eu Choro

Diamantino

Hard Paint

Socrates

Two Men by the Sea

Jogo Cruzado

My Uncle’s Friend

Family Affair

Unconfessions

Streets of Glória

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