Italian Gay Movies & Short Films

Call Me by Your Name

2017 Drama, Romance

17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.

Queer

2024 Drama, Romance

Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.

Nuovo Olimpo

2023 Drama, Romance

Two 25-year-old men meet by chance, fall deeply in love, and are abruptly separated by an unexpected event. For the next thirty years, they hold onto the hope of reuniting.

The Man with the Answers

2021 Drama, Romance

An ex-Greek diving champion and a quirky German student embark on an adventurous road trip of rediscovery from Bari to Bavaria.

SHORT FILM

In the Dark

2005 Comedy

Sexuality simmers in the unfulfilled space between bodies yearning to touch, a moment suspended in time.

Fireworks

2023 Drama, Romance

Set against the backdrop of narrow-minded and prejudiced Sicily in 1982, Gianni and Nino navigate a troubled relationship.

Fellini Satyricon

1969 Drama, Fantasy

Set in first-century Rome, a collection of disjointed mythical tales unfolds, blending history and folklore to explore the timeless themes of love, power, and destiny.

The Edge of Heaven

2007 Drama

A Turkish man travels to Istanbul in search of the daughter of his father's former girlfriend, embarking on a journey of discovery.

Mascarpone

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Antonio is a family man whose life finds an unexpected twist when he's suddenly dumped by his husband, whom he depends on both psychologically and economically.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

The Neighbor

2022 Drama

Two young men in love confront hostility from neo-Nazi skinheads, straining relationships with their families and testing their resolve against hatred and intolerance in their community.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

2018 Comedy

Antonio and Paolo navigate familial and societal expectations as they plan to marry in Antonio's Italian hometown, bracing for the impact of their decision on their respective families in a story of love and acceptance.

Challengers

2024 Comedy, Romance

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

For the Time Being

2018 Drama

Roman grapples with alcoholism and financial troubles. A chance encounter with Mel prompts him to question his identity and contemplate what he wants to change in his life.

Death in Venice

1971 Drama, Romance

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach fixates dangerously on teenager Tadzio in Venice.

La Cage aux Folles

1978 Comedy

About the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag performances and his star attraction are a gay couple. Chaos ensues when his straight son brings home his fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents for a visit.

La cage aux folles II

1980 Comedy

A gay couple becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving cops and spies over stolen microfilm.

Love and Death on Long Island

1997 Comedy, Drama

Giles De'Ath, a widower disenchanted with modern life, falls for movie star Ronnie Bostock, leading him on a quest to Long Island City where fiction and reality intertwine.

Malanova

2024 Drama

Matteo and Riccardo, a couple about to celebrate six months together, have their romantic plans shattered when Matteo receives devastating news - he’s been diagnosed as HIV positive.

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A True Story

2025 Drama

During a hot summer in Rome, Giulio and Alessio begin a brief romance that catches them both off guard. What starts as something fleeting quickly grows into a tenderness neither of them expected.

An Almost Ordinary Summer

2019 Comedy, Romance

Two very different families share a seaside holiday home. One is wealthy, eccentric and carefree. The other is working class, close knit and traditional. Their uneasy balance shatters when Tony and Carlo reveal they are engaged, turning a quiet summer into a moment that changes everything.

The Man of My Life

2006 Drama, Romance

Frédéric's encounter with Hugo during a summer holiday in Provence disrupts his family dynamics.

Saturn in Opposition

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends share their confidences, hopes, and disappointments as they navigate life's challenges together.

SHORT FILM

StandBy: l’attesa

2018 Drama, Romance

Filippo and Simone's chemistry in a hospital waiting room evolves into a meaningful relationship, exploring themes of connection and attraction in the face of anxiety and uncertainty.

David’s Birthday

2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Forbidden feelings arise during a summer beach vacation, stirring unexpected desires and tensions between two couples and their grown son, exploring the complexities of love and temptation.

SHORT FILM

Notti bianche

2021 Drama, Romance

Inspired by Dostoyevsky's 'White Nights', two young men are thrust together by chance when one must vacate his apartment and the other desires to move in, testing their boundaries.

Loose Cannons

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A return home to a traditional Italian family prompts a life-altering confession derailed by familial turmoil.

Italian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Italian Gay Films

Call Me by Your Name

Queer

Nuovo Olimpo

The Man with the Answers

In the Dark

Fireworks

Fellini Satyricon

The Edge of Heaven

Mascarpone

Steam: The Turkish Bath

The Neighbor

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

Challengers

For the Time Being

Death in Venice

La Cage aux Folles

La cage aux folles II

Love and Death on Long Island

Malanova

A True Story

An Almost Ordinary Summer

The Man of My Life

Saturn in Opposition

StandBy: l’attesa

David’s Birthday

Notti bianche

Loose Cannons

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