Israeli Gay Movies & Short Films

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

The Cakemaker

2017 Drama, Romance

A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem to find the family of his deceased lover, embarking on a journey of closure and emotional discovery.

Yossi & Jagger

2002 Drama, Romance

Romance blossoms between two soldiers stationed at an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border, amid tensions and duty.

Synonymes

2019 Comedy, Drama

A young Israeli man escapes to Paris, leaving behind his nationality, guided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

SHORT FILM

Iftah

2020 Drama

Iftah leaves his family in Tel-Aviv for a solitary life, torn between his attraction to men and his past, navigating societal prejudice across different timelines.

15 Years

2019 Drama

Yoav's life unravels when revelations from his best friend and partner about parenthood trigger his demons, leading to a spiral of self-destruction.

Like Me

2022 Drama

Follows Tom navigating a demanding relationship and hidden desires while struggling with his feelings for his friend.

Concerned Citizen

2022 Comedy, Drama

Ben, a progressive activist, transforms his gritty neighborhood in south Tel Aviv by spearheading a community garden project.

SHORT FILM

Thirst

2015 Drama, Romance

Two friends' desert hike reveals hidden tensions, leading to a volatile mix of intimate and aggresive communication.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

Follows three gay Palestinian friends navigating their national and sexual identity in Tel-Aviv during the Israel-Gaza conflict of 2014.

Speedway Junky

1999 Drama, Romance

Johnny's aspirations of becoming a stock car racer lead him to a world of hustlers and unexpected connections in Vegas.

Good Boys

2005 Drama, Romance

Two sex workers, hired for a joint performance, find themselves developing an unexpected connection.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

SHORT FILM

Adam

2013 Drama

Tackles teenage bullying in a high school setting, exploring the consequences when a student's declaration of love for another boy triggers hostility and solidarity among classmates.

SHORT FILM

No Locked Doors

2014 Drama

Lior juggles his budding relationship with Nir while keeping it hidden from his ill younger brother, who seeks attention of his own.

Yossi

2012 Drama, Romance

Yossi Gutmann reflects on lost love a decade after his partner's death, encountering young soldier Tom who reignites his romantic feelings.

Snails in the Rain

2013 Drama, Romance

In 1989 Tel Aviv, linguistics student Boaz grapples with anonymous love letters that challenge his identity, disrupting his life with his girlfriend.

SHORT FILM

Self Service

2008 Drama

A chance meeting between a young man and a teenage boy at a laundromat sparks unexpected connections and self-discovery.

SHORT FILM

Little Man

2012 Drama

A psychological thriller about one's inner demons. Elliot is unable to form a long lasting relationship - he has a talent for destroying every potential one - and continues his search moving on to the next available man. During the weekend when his brother Ryan shows up having decided to spend some time apart from his wife, Elliot becomes obsessed with a very odd, spying neighbour who is making too many loud noises that make his head explode. Reaching his limit Elliot is out to kill whatever is eating him up inside.

SHORT FILM

Listening In

2019 Drama

When an intelligence unit soldier starts to spy on a gay couple, he is lead to confront his own sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Crabs in the Sand

2012 Drama

Noam, 13, spends the day on the beach with his sister, friends, and Michael, a 30-year-old man with special needs. But when he takes things too far, their friendship changes forever.

Sublet

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A New York Times travel writer, reeling from a personal tragedy, arrives in Tel Aviv. The city's vibrant energy and his relationship with a younger man revive his spirit.

SHORT FILM

Confess: Hardcore

2016 Drama

A German tourist pushes two young Israelis to reach their limitations in pursuit of his impulsive quirks. The result isn't quite what he, or his night partners, were expecting.

In Bed

2022 Drama, Thriller

Guy and Joy's joyous celebration at a gay pride parade is shattered by a deadly shooting, leading them to shelter fellow parade-goer Dan as they navigate a night of fear, intoxication, and uncertainty with the shooter still at large.

The Binding

2024 Drama

Haunted by his brother’s death, Binyamin starts anew in Tel Aviv, where a growing bond with his boss Avinoam changes everything.

Israeli Gay Movies & Short Films

Out in the Dark

The Cakemaker

Yossi & Jagger

Synonymes

Iftah

15 Years

Like Me

Concerned Citizen

Thirst

The Swimmer

Walk on Water

Oriented

Speedway Junky

Good Boys

The Bubble

Adam

No Locked Doors

Yossi

Snails in the Rain

Self Service

Little Man

Listening In

Crabs in the Sand

Sublet

Confess: Hardcore

In Bed

The Binding

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