French Gay Movies & Short Films

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Beautiful Stranger

2021 Comedy, Romance

Recently dumped Romain, in his thirties, seeks connection via a dating app, leading to unexpected encounters at a modest hotel.

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Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

2021 Drama

Akbar navigates the pressures of college life by feigning enthusiasm for football, leading to unexpected friendships and self-discovery beyond societal expectations.

The School of Flesh

1998 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Fashion executive Dominique becomes entangled with Quentin, a young bisexual hustler whose volatile nature pushes her to the edge. As passion turns to turmoil, she navigates a web of friends, clients, and Quentin’s past to confront the emotional cost of her desire.

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A History Without Importance

1980 Drama

A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn't the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.

Through a Boy’s Eyes

2018 Compilation

A selection of short films that shows the struggles and celebrations seen through the eyes of boys becoming men but also attracted to them.

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I Can Just Imagine

1999 Drama

At 30, Paulo is still attached to his protective mother, silent father, domineering boyfriend, and his cabaret roles, losing himself in others' lives and the songs of Shirley Bassey.

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Kanbrik

2005 Drama

Amid the Atlas Mountains' backdrop and muezzin chants, a young man reflects on a lost lover.

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The Middle of a Lake

2017 Drama

After the cremation of his father, Vincent and his family gather relatives in the back shop of the family butchery for a final tribute. Vincent announce to his family that he leaves for some time with his boyfriend Olivier.

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Bed Scenes

1998 Romance

Seven vignettes explore surprises and changes of heart during encounters.

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Diva

2007 Drama

Escaping his hometown's complete rejection, Vincent heads to Paris to embrace his true self, discovering life is never that simple.

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La vie des autres

2000 Drama

Philippe likeS to film people in public spaces. Observation turns into an obsession when a couple moves in front of his house and sows confusion in his sexual identity.

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The Taste of the Other

2014 Drama

Julien tries to seduce Alan, a disinterested young man who takes these advances as an affront. Disoriented by a refusal he is not used to hearing, Julien throws himself into his addiction to sex but his mind is elsewhere.

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Porno Melodrama

2011 Drama

Explores Jonas' dilemma as he stars in an adult film to emigrate, grappling with past love with his ex-girlfriend Akvile.

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Le gant de l’autre

1977 Drama

Exploration of bodies. Point, counterpoint. A black glove goes in search of a red glove.

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Spring

2015 Documentary, Drama

Can love, settled on important cultural differences, last over time?

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Why My Son?

2015 Drama

Thomas, living with his solitary father after his mother's death, confesses that his friendship with Louis is evolving into something deeper, challenging familial dynamics.

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Romeo’s Kiss

2007 Drama, Romance

Cécile's rehearsal for "Romeo & Juliet" takes a surprising turn when her boyfriend Thomas reluctantly steps in as Juliet, sparking unexpected dynamics with Jérémie, who plays Romeo.

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Make Me Fly

2017 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A chance meeting on a flight sparks an unexpected romance between Emmanuelle and Adam, leading to a memorable evening together in Paris. But when a stranger named Damien claims to be Adam's partner, the illusion begins to unravel. Heartbroken, Emmanuelle boards her flight home - only to find herself face-to-face with Adam once again.

The End of Cruising

2013 Documentary

A documentary about gay male cruising and public sex and how it has changed over the years.

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The Embrace of Men

2019 Drama, Romance

After sharing a kiss while strolling along the Seine in Paris, two young men are assaulted by a group of thugs.

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Without Saying Goodbye

2024 Romance

Noah and Alexandre spend their last night together before saying goodbye.

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Sunshine Sparkling in My Eyes

2009 Drama, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Raphaël experiences the tumultuous journey of adolescence, marked by love's awakening and the painful throes of self-discovery.

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He Carries Evil Under His Armpit

2021 Drama

A group of men revisit their school's stadium, confronting their pasts and the realities of their present lives.

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The Men Who Wait

2021 Drama

In mining, a slag heap symbolizes the discarded waste accumulated during raw material extraction.

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Exalted Mars

2022 Drama

A man's introspective journey through sleep leads him through a city awakening at dawn, symbolizing life's renewal amidst urban flow and architectural splendor.

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Christopher at Sea

2022 Animation

Christopher sets sail on a transatlantic voyage aboard a cargo ship, driven by a quest to uncover the allure that draws countless men to the sea. As he navigates solitude, fantasy, and obsession, his journey becomes deeply introspective.

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Poitiers

2022 Drama

Victor, orphaned after a car accident, moves in with his enigmatic godfather Michel and his daughter Caroline at a chateau, where he navigates newfound family dynamics amidst grief and uncertainty.

French Gay Movies & Short Films

All French Gay Films

Beautiful Stranger

Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

The School of Flesh

A History Without Importance

Through a Boy’s Eyes

I Can Just Imagine

Kanbrik

The Middle of a Lake

Bed Scenes

Diva

La vie des autres

The Taste of the Other

Porno Melodrama

Le gant de l’autre

Spring

Why My Son?

Romeo’s Kiss

Make Me Fly

The End of Cruising

The Embrace of Men

Without Saying Goodbye

Sunshine Sparkling in My Eyes

He Carries Evil Under His Armpit

The Men Who Wait

Exalted Mars

Christopher at Sea

Poitiers

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