German Gay Movies & Short Films

Private Diary

2003 Documentary, Romance

Explores the complex bond between an artist and his muse, revealing how creativity, desire, and vulnerability intertwine behind the camera.

Truth or Dare

2024 Documentary

An intimate perspective in the discourse about gender diversity and sex-positivity.

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Law and Order

2012 Documentary

Two naked elderly gay men talking about their relationship and the good old days, and chatting in a refreshingly candid manner about their fetishes, sadomasochistic predilections and bondage.

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Two-Headed Calves

2022 Comedy, Drama

For Johannes, the marriage is supposed to mark the start of a new life, and in the end it does, just differently than expected.

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Bi the Way

2022 Animation

An intimate animation about the difficulties of being a non-binary person in a binary world. The film follows Amir's personal life story plus interviews with world renowned researchers in the field of gender studies.

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A Bed for Three or The Extraordinary and Surprising Complexity of Bedroom Furniture

2023 Comedy

Fred, Timo and Jona finally want to move in together. And to live together, you need a bed. But no one expected what happens when three people want to sleep in one. This leads to a relationship crisis for the throuple and suddenly everything is upside down.

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Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

2023 Documentary

Follows the drag wrestling collective Chokehole as they take the show to Germany, sharing the stories of cast members as they grapple with racism, gender conformism, queer identity and America's suppression of the arts

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You Love This Feeling

2017 Drama

Examines modern masculinity, public displays of power, and the commercialization of the male body.

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Gigolo

2005 Drama

A young, attractive Arab man becomes entranced by the glamorous but superficial world of Paris's international jet set.

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The End

2018 Drama

Javier's grief leads to a surreal journey of addiction and self-discovery, blurring reality in his quest for redemption and love.

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Under the Rain

2019 Drama

Viktor's artistic session with three models evolves into a provocative exploration of desire and ambition, blurring lines between art and reality.

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Don’t Be a DICK!

2020 Animation

Examines how adult media shapes perceptions of the male body, exploring the influence of racial bias, colonial history, and Western beauty standards on ideals of masculinity and desirability.

Folsom Forever

2014 Documentary

Traces the rise of San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair from a small community gathering to the world's largest outdoor kink and fetish festival, exploring its cultural impact and the charitable legacy it has built over the years.

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Obituary: My Name is Leo

2020 Drama

An aspiring actor savors the euphoria of artistic pursuit, navigating the highs and lows of creative expression.

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Heal, Goose

2013 Drama, Romance

Max navigates a pivotal day with his friends, exploring his journey of self-discovery and understanding of his identity and sexuality.

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Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

2021 Drama

Chris and Benjamin explore the depths of desire and asphyxiation in a gripping encounter sparked by an online connection, delving into the thrill and consequences of their ferocious attraction in a provocative exploration of intimacy.

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Dear to Me

2021 Comedy

Tim secretly searches for a mythical deer on a remote island, hoping it will lead him to his soulmate while navigating his devout Christian family.

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The Raspberry Reich

2004 Comedy, Romance

A left-wing terrorist group, consisting of several gay men and a female leader, kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist.

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Just Boys

2018 Drama

Adam and Isaac spend an afternoon in the park, smoking, dancing, drinking. Does it hold the promise of something more?

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Love Kills

2008 Drama

Young Tim leads an easy life - spoiled by his eccentric mother and his older, well-to-do boyfriend. Then, one day, he meets Bosi, a straight, low-level thug, and falls for him. Thus begins and impossible and potentially dangerous affair on the hard streets of Germany.

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Piglets

1999 Comedy

Two young men's intimate moment is disrupted by an interfering neighbor's antics.

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The Whiz Kids

2001 Drama

Marcos and Johannes spend their days together, developing a closeness that threatens their friendship as it turns into something more.

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Stout-Hearted

2007 Drama

Felix's secret relationship with his soccer coach Ralph is threatened when Felix's mother discovers their affair, forcing Ralph to confront his emotions and choices amidst societal expectations.

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Fivesixths

2012 Drama

A disturbing game played by aimless boarding school boys. Following the death of their leader, Tim, the group engages in a ritual that turns into a night of sadistic twists and turns.

Journey Into a Secret Life

1983 Drama

An imaginary biography of Jean Genet, poet and high priest of evil. "Revolt is something I allow myself", said Jean Genet in 1975. Born in Paris in 1910, raised and humiliated in an approved school, a pederast and thief who has been to prison 14 times and expelled from five European countries. His novels are ballads of poisonous beauty, his plays are murky rituals of oppression where each person acts out the role imposed upon him by the others.

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At the Top

2014 Drama

The story of two best friends that go climbing in the alps. Between the peaks of the mountains they discover that there are also quite some nice guys.

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Two Faces

2014 Drama

Jonathan, torn between his football career and his hidden sexuality, faces a critical decision that challenges his identity and future prospects.

German Gay Movies & Short Films

All German Gay Films

Private Diary

Truth or Dare

Law and Order

Two-Headed Calves

Bi the Way

A Bed for Three or The Extraordinary and Surprising Complexity of Bedroom Furniture

Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

You Love This Feeling

Gigolo

The End

Under the Rain

Don’t Be a DICK!

Folsom Forever

Obituary: My Name is Leo

Heal, Goose

Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

Dear to Me

The Raspberry Reich

Just Boys

Love Kills

Piglets

The Whiz Kids

Stout-Hearted

Fivesixths

Journey Into a Secret Life

At the Top

Two Faces

German Gay Film Collections

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