German Gay Movies & Short Films

The Country Teacher

2008 Drama, Romance

Petr, a sensitive young teacher from Prague, tries to build a life in a rural town where he bonds with a widow and her son. But when a friend from his past arrives, tensions rise and Petr must confront where he belongs and who he truly is.

SHORT FILM

Porn Punk Poetry

2014 Drama

A male esort is trying to escape his long forgotten feelings. The unexpected tender encounter with a young woman confronts him with his real desires and puts his whole life to the test.

Harvest

2011 Drama, Romance

This drama unfolds against the backdrop of two young apprentices working on an agricultural complex in southern Berlin, exploring their evolving relationship amidst rural landscapes.

Looking for Simon

2011 Drama, Romance

Simon's mysterious disappearance prompts his mother Valérie to seek help from his ex-boyfriend Jens, unraveling secrets and emotions in the search for answers in Marseille.

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.

Men to Kiss

2012 Comedy, Romance

Tobi and Ernie, a gay couple, face an unexpected threat to their relationship when Ernie's old friend Uta pays them a visit that turns sinister.

Super 8½

1994 Drama

A down-on-his-luck adult film star sees a chance to make a comeback with a documentary film-maker, but she is exploiting him to get financial backing for her pet project.

Bad Hair

2013 Drama

A boy's obsession with straightening his hair sparks a wave of homophobic panic in his hardworking mother.

Coming In

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Trendy Berlin hairdresser Tom Herzner falls for beauty salon owner Heidi, disrupting both their lives, except Tom is gay.

G: Lost in Frankfurt

2015 Drama

Kris, seeking new beginnings in Frankfurt, navigates a passionate affair and the complexities of desire and disillusionment amidst the vibrant city nightlife.

Brother and Sister (Die Geschwister)

2016 Drama, Romance

Thies' involvement with siblings Bruno and Sonja in Berlin leads to unexpected entanglements and revelations about identity and desire.

Fluidø

2017 Sci-Fi

Set in 2060, explores relationships and identities in a post-AIDS era, where gender-fluid ZERO GENs and their bodily fluids redefine pleasure and provoke a new war on drugs.

Rent Boys

2011 Documentary

This is the reality of young male sex workers face in Berlin. Most of them are immigrants, a lot of them act out of necessity. Rosa von Praunheim acompanies the young adults at their work in bars, adult theatres and on the street. He shows their reasons, their stories and above all, their strong will to survive.

Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life

2018 Documentary

An look at the world of adult entertainment and a performers unique relationship with his mother.

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Oskar

2026 Drama

Unable to let go of the feelings he's carried for his straight best friend, Oskar finds himself trapped between memories and reality as their once unbreakable bond fades with time. Faced with the pain of unrequited love, he must decide whether to keep holding on or finally move forward in this coming of age story about first love, heartbreak, and self 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

Hijamat

2026 Drama

When his younger brother's secret relationship with a man is exposed, Murad finds himself torn between protecting him and the expectations of their deeply religious Muslim family. As faith, identity, and buried secrets collide, the brothers must confront the true cost of love and loyalty.

SHORT FILM

The Hidden Dimension

2023 Documentary

An intimate portrait of queer photographer Leo Maki. A dreamlike journey into his mind that explores the artists life in Poland, the creative process behind his work and the embrace of his own sexuality.

We Were Just Playing

2018 Drama

When Jona moves to the German-Czech border, he meets Ukrainian Miro. Initially drawn to the older boy's confident demeanor, Jona gradually discovers the hidden struggles behind Miro's mature facade.

SHORT FILM

All You Can Eat

1994 Documentary

Composed entirely of found footage from 1970s gay porn, focusing solely on facial expressions, this experimental film challenges the viewer to consider when an image shifts from intimate to pornographic.

Japan Japan

2007 Drama

Imri, a young, handsome ex-soldier from the Israeli countryside, now lives in Tel Aviv with plans to move to Japan. In a lackadaisical purgatory, he hangs out with his roommate, does a poor job at work and looks for love and sex - often unsure of the difference. Like many guys in their early twenties, Imri is dealing with adult challenges while behaving in a juvenile manner, just waiting for that defining event that will make him a man.

Einfache Leute

2007 Drama

A boy has to decide between being gay and being a professional swimmer. He takes the latter, marries and has a son. 19 years later everything explodes.

SHORT FILM

Outside the Aquarium

2021 Drama, Romance

Artist Jonas transforms his personal journey into powerful paintings that reflect his experiences as a Black immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

I Love You, I Kill You

1971 Drama

Set in a future dystopia, emotionless villagers are kept in check with drugs until a new arrival and a forbidden affair with a gamekeeper ignite a rebellion against oppressive norms.

Menmaniacs – The Legacy of Leather

1995 Documentary

Delves into the forgotten era of French gay cinema, featuring interviews with directors and actors from a pioneering time in the genre.

COMING SOON

Perfect Strangers

2026 Comedy

Martin and Albert have been in a steady but rocky relationship for 16 years, which is thrown off balance by the appearance of a mysterious stranger - with devastating consequences for everyone involved.

An Act of Love

2015 Documentary

Follows Rev. Frank Schaefer who was put on trial in the United Methodist Church for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.

German Gay Movies & Short Films

All German Gay Films

The Country Teacher

Porn Punk Poetry

Harvest

Looking for Simon

Max and the Others

Men to Kiss

Super 8½

Bad Hair

Coming In

G: Lost in Frankfurt

Brother and Sister (Die Geschwister)

Fluidø

Rent Boys

Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life

Oskar

Narcissus and Goldmund

Hijamat

The Hidden Dimension

We Were Just Playing

All You Can Eat

Japan Japan

Einfache Leute

Outside the Aquarium

I Love You, I Kill You

Menmaniacs – The Legacy of Leather

Perfect Strangers

An Act of Love

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