Danish Gay Movies & Short Films

The Danish Girl

2015 Drama

A fictitious love story inspired by Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, navigating their marriage and Lili's journey as a transgender pioneer.

SHORT FILM

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

2011 Comedy, Drama

Two teenage boys in Copenhagen, brought together by chance, embark on a quest to find one of their mothers, discovering unexpected truths about themselves along the way.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Beautiful Beings

2022 Drama

Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.

Song for a Raggy Boy

2003 Drama

The true story of a teacher's courage to stand up against sadistic discipline and abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

During his stay in a psychiatric hospital, Tobias forms a friendship with Emil.

Speed Walking

2014 Drama

In a 1970s provincial town, 14-year-old Martin navigates his sexuality amidst the backdrop of Denmark's evolving attitudes toward pornography and societal norms.

You Are Not Alone

1978 Drama, Romance

Two precocious boys navigate their budding sexuality at a boarding school, testing boundaries and discovering themselves.

Friends Forever

1986 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Kristian struggles to adjust to his new school in Copenhagen. He befriends two very different boys: nonconformist Henrik and bullying clique leader Patrick, who Kristian discovers is gay.

SHORT FILM

Young Man’s Dance

2014 Drama

Mattis feels rejected by his dad and seeks attention from his male dancing teacher. But this night something is different. Mattis induces a power struggle and when the dancing teacher desperately tries to set boundaries, they both loose control.

SHORT FILM

Snap

2018 Comedy, Drama

A couple of teenagers send a photo to a teammate in the locker room. When the image is discovered, the culprits face humiliation.

SHORT FILM

A Drowning Man

2017 Drama

Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day. Surrounded by predators, he is forced to make compromises merely to survive; his life of exile grows one day longer.

Concrete Night

2013 Drama

A boy in a bleak Helsinki slum learns life lessons from his soon-to-be-incarcerated older brother.

SHORT FILM

Awakening

2008 Drama

Carsten, dating Melissa, discovers unexpected connections with her father during a weekend at their summerhouse, revealing shared interests that deepen their familial and personal bonds in surprising ways.

SHORT FILM

Ladyboy

2011 Drama

Kristian, a 30-year-old transvestite, lives with his supportive mother, Emma. Their close bond is tested when she falls for Søren, a violent alcoholic who rejects Kristian’s identity. As tensions rise and Kristian is pushed out, he turns to his friend Rodney for help - and a chance at a new beginning.

Misfits

2015 Documentary, Drama

Three teenagers in conservative Tulsa confront isolation and identity as they come of age in a supportive yet challenging environment for LGBT youth.

SHORT FILM

A Boy’s Dream

2023 Drama

Elias dreams of a family. Christian is happy about their free existence in an open relationship, where they have time and money to travel, buy expensive designer furniture and love each other. Elias has been able to keep his longing at bay for a long time, but when he starts his new job as a psychologist at a school home, it is as if the burden is overflowing. He must face the fact that a life without a human responsibility for others than himself can never be a happy life for him.

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

SHORT FILM

The Boy in the Ocean

2016 Drama

A German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child. He wants to get on land to have new experiences.

SHORT FILM

Gayniggers from Outer Space

1992 Comedy, Sci-Fi

Extraterrestrial beings travel the galaxy to liberate men oppressed by females and establish an entirely homosexual society.

SHORT FILM

Copenhagen Rendezvous

2023 Drama

Two men accidentally meet on the opposite sides of an escalator, one going down and the other going up. The chance encounter leads to a series of intense flashbacks from a night out they shared, filled with exhilarating moments and a deep connection.

In Ashes

2025 Drama

A young gay man is trying to get over the heartbreak of his first love. Looking for meaningful connections through dating apps, he goes through a whirlwind of experiences, passion and obsession on a journey to find new love, and himself.

Sauna

2025 Drama

Johan, a gay man in Copenhagen, revels in nightlife until meeting William, a transgender man. Their profound love challenges societal norms surrounding gender, identity, and relationships.

Flee

2021 Animation, Documentary, Drama

A true tale of Amin, who stands on the threshold of marriage, compelled to unearth and confront his long-buried past for the very first time.

The Blue Caftan

2022 Drama, Romance

The arrival of a handsome new apprentice tests the relationship between a middle-aged tailor and his wife, stirring up unexpected emotions and desires.

SHORT FILM

Out of the Blue

2016 Drama

Once again Mads is forced to walk home because his big brother, Anders, is running late. Finally Anders arrives, but during a stop on the drive back home to their father, Mads is confronted with the questionable path that Anders is heading down. When an unforeseen collision with a deer occurs, their relationship is tossed around on the highway.

SHORT FILM

October Boy

2018 Drama

14-year-old Thomas moves to Copenhagen with his mom and finds solace in drawing. At school, he meets Mads, who appreciates his art, and Emma, who develops a romantic interest in him.

Danish Gay Movies & Short Films

All Danish Gay Films

The Danish Girl

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

Heartstone

Beautiful Beings

Song for a Raggy Boy

Cognitio

Speed Walking

You Are Not Alone

Friends Forever

Young Man’s Dance

Snap

A Drowning Man

Concrete Night

Awakening

Ladyboy

Misfits

A Boy’s Dream

Tom of Finland

The Boy in the Ocean

Gayniggers from Outer Space

Copenhagen Rendezvous

In Ashes

Sauna

Flee

The Blue Caftan

Out of the Blue

October Boy

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