Peruvian Gay Movies & Short Films

From Lima to Arequipa and beyond, watch gay movies and short films from Peru made by Peruvian filmmakers with regional and international stories.

Checoslovaquia
SHORT FILM

Checoslovaquia

2022 Drama
Diego secretly spies on local trans women. One day, he catches Pedro doing the same and an intimate bond is formed.
Sebastian

Sebastian

2014 Drama, Romance
Sebastian returns to his hometown to take care of his mother after her sudden illness. While there, he struggles to come to terms with his past and the closed-minded people in this town.
Retablo

Retablo

2017 Drama
Segundo Paucar dreams of following in his father's footsteps by becoming a master maker of traditional story boxes, determined to preserve his family's craft for future generations.
Don’t Tell Anyone

Don’t Tell Anyone

1998 Drama
Based on the alleged autobiography of gay Peruvian talk show host Jaime Bailey, the story follows Joaquin from a high-class child dealing with his sexuality, through teenage pressure from his macho father, to an independent, lazy college student, and later a cocaine addict in Lima and Miami.
Takanakuy
SHORT FILM

Takanakuy

2023 Drama
In a traditional community high in the Peruvian Andes, a tender relationship between two teenage boys, Fausto and Chaska, leads to a violent confrontation with Fausto’s macho father at the annual Takanakuy Festival.
Undertow

Undertow

2009 Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Set on the Peruvian coast, where a married fisherman navigates his devotion to a male lover within the confines of tradition.
Bad Hair

Bad Hair

2013 Drama
A boy's obsession with straightening his hair sparks a wave of homophobic panic in his hardworking mother.
The Distance of Time
SHORT FILM

The Distance of Time

2021 Drama
In a Peruvian city corroded by an eternal and indifferent winter, an androgynous man with indigenous roots reaches the depths of abandonment as his lover tries to survive an unknown disease and his memories fade into oblivion and sorrow.
Av. Larco

Av. Larco

2017 Comedy, Musical
In the late 80's, a group of young people from Lima compete to be the best new peruvian rock band. Competition will force them to get out of their privileged bubble, get to know the other side of their city and face the conflicts.
Chabuca

Chabuca

2024 Comedy, Drama
Biopic that immerses us in the life of Peruvian host Ernesto Pimentel. A man who defied social conventions to become an icon of Peruvian television.
Carlito Leaves Forever
SHORT FILM

Carlito Leaves Forever

2018 Drama, Romance
In the Amazonian jungle, Carlito's decision to leave his village reveals a hidden secret, impacting his community and his own identity.
Ahorita
SHORT FILM

Ahorita

2021 Drama
In Lima, Alejandro, a charismatic smooth talker, and Gabriel, a melancholic poet, set out to try something new. But their plans take an unexpected turn.
The Good Friend
SHORT FILM

The Good Friend

2017 Drama, Romance
Marcos confides in Esteban that his relationship with his girlfriend no longer ignites passion. That night, both will confront the boundaries of their friendship in unexpected ways.
Hotel Paraiso
SHORT FILM

Hotel Paraiso

2019 Drama
Fired due to rumors about his sexuality, Andrés finds community and protection with Omar in Peru, exploring acceptance and prejudice.
The Companion
SHORT FILM

The Companion

2012 Drama
In Lima's outskirts, a young night worker cares for his struggling artisan father, striving to break free from their dependency.
Ramón and Ramón

Ramón and Ramón

2024 Drama
After receiving the ashes of his father, with whom he had a distant relationship, Ramón meets Mateo during confinement. Despite their differences, a deep connection emerges. Mateo decides to accompany Ramón on a trip to scatter the ashes.