Israeli Gay Movies & Short Films

From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and across the country, watch gay movies and short films from Israel, including films set abroad but created by Israeli directors.

Night of Love
SHORT FILM

Night of Love

2018 Drama, Romance
Yonatan's attempt to reunite with his ex-boyfriend in Tel Aviv ends in loneliness and confusion. As he searches for solace, he embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery.
Longing
SHORT FILM

Longing

2014 Drama
When Michal finds out her husband Meir is having an affair with a man, her world collapses. Not only is she is forced to deal with sexual rejection from Meir, she also has to endure social rejection.
Homecoming
SHORT FILM

Homecoming

2017 Documentary, Drama
From his upbringing in a deeply religious Jewish settlement in the West Bank to becoming an EU citizen and a speechwriter for the Vice President of the European Commission, Dan's extraordinary transformation is examined through the eyes of his brother, who sets out to understand the journey that changed him.
ReFeel
SHORT FILM

ReFeel

2021 Sci-Fi
For their sixth anniversary, Dekel takes Neri on a memory journey using a new drug that makes you relive them. The trip hits a breaking point when they revisit a shared intimate encounter, overwhelming Neri with suppressed feelings.
Heritage
SHORT FILM

Heritage

2017 Drama
Noam, a young gay man, discovers that his father, who just died, had a secret affair with a married man. He follows and meets that man. He now holds his father's secret.
Auto da fé
SHORT FILM

Auto da fé

2022 Drama
Amnon's routine changes when he takes care of a adult performer's car and begins fantasizing about a life outside his norm.
The Traitor
SHORT FILM

The Traitor

2009 Drama
Tomer and Shmulik are a couple. One evening, during a causal supper, one of them announces he wants to break up. Pain takes over their intimacy and the night takes an unexpected turn.
By His Will
SHORT FILM

By His Will

2021 Drama
Elisha, a young teen, dealing with his attraction to men, is torn between two worlds: the religious, from which he comes, and the secular. He goes through a journey that has him facing a decision that will shape his life.
My Uncle Mario
SHORT FILM

My Uncle Mario

2004 Drama
A young boy's life changes when his uncle Mario visits unexpectedly, leading to transformative experiences during nighttime escapades, reshaping his perspective on life.
Deep Red
SHORT FILM

Deep Red

2009 Drama, Romance
Gur and Yuval's quest for a fresh start in Berlin strains their friendship amid unexpected events challenging their plans and relationship.
In Praise of the Day
SHORT FILM

In Praise of the Day

2013 Drama
A young man wonders around the park looking for a phone. He meets the usual characters of the park and is willing to do anything to be able to call his traditional mother before Shabbat.
Summer Vacation
SHORT FILM

Summer Vacation

2012 Drama, Romance
Amidst a family vacation by the sea, Yuval seeks escape from the idyllic island setting, yearning for something beyond the sun and waves.
A Backside Approach
SHORT FILM

A Backside Approach

2012 Comedy, Romance
Tal and Yossi confront HIV testing and unexpected challenges, complicating their relationship.
The End of Cruising

The End of Cruising

2013 Documentary
A documentary about gay male cruising and public sex and how it has changed over the years.
Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart
SHORT FILM

Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart

2017 Drama
A chance meeting in a gay sauna between a younger man and an older gentleman unfolds into an unexpected journey of discovering the true meaning of love.
Complicated
SHORT FILM

Complicated

2020 Drama
Itamar, returning home after a breakdown, confronts tensions about his sexuality when he meets Ronen, a lifeguard who challenges his self-image.
Virgin My Ass
SHORT FILM

Virgin My Ass

2020 Comedy, Drama
Best friends Ophir and Harel face a pivotal moment when Ophir asks for a significant favor.
A Prayer in January
SHORT FILM

A Prayer in January

2007 Drama
On a warm Saturday, a young man is torn between his gay lover and the expectations of his religious upbringing.
Rage
SHORT FILM

Rage

2016 Drama, Romance
A trilogy of gay rage and resistance.
Guilty
SHORT FILM

Guilty

2015 Drama
Eitan's life takes a surreal turn after a traumatic assault, leading him on a dream-like journey along the Dead Sea shores as he seeks solace and understanding.
Three
SHORT FILM

Three

2018 Drama
Udi, a young architect from Tel Aviv, agrees to go along with his partner Nimrod's proposal to invite another another man into their bedroom. The night the three men spend together makes Udi question his relationship with Nimrod.
I’d Make Out with You
SHORT FILM

I’d Make Out with You

2024 Drama
Cleaning up after a house party, Assif finds a note left by a secret admirer addressed to his boyfriend, Tom. Tom's excitement about who it could be creates tension.

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