Portuguese Gay Movies & Short Films

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Brazil Jungle

2016 Drama

Set in the male garden of Eden. A lost paradise of the Brazilian Amazon. The sex, the desire and the chasing are universal primitive animal instincts.

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My Only Earth is in The Moon

2017 Drama, Romance

Sergio answers 36 questions to make Gabriel fall in love. Did you know Glauber was a pisces?

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Afternoon Sun

2020 Drama

Carlo’s laying down. A sunburn on his back. The wind is still. The air is warm. There’s a dryness in the air. He can barely breathe, until he sees Mateus.

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Wild Horses

2010 Drama

Two young lovers, live in a tiny apartment, struggling everyday to find reasons to stay together. As they are incapable of living apart, they choose to live silently. Last winter they got lost in the mountains.

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Heiko

2008 Sci-Fi

A 70-year-old relationship with a young man named Heiko takes an exotic turn.

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Mates

2011 Documentary

Delves into the anonymous world of online intimacy and fleeting encounters, exploring modern-day connections and vulnerabilities in a hyper-connected society.

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Hell, or Pool Keeping

2011 Drama, Thriller

A poetic reflection on life in a place without easy transit, where warmth, pools, and tension prevail, shaping the narrative beyond conventional transportation.

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Julian

2012 Documentary

Blending a Portuguese road-trip with a summer love story. Julian embodies the "noble savage" of Rousseau, exploring nature and myth as he navigates his journey.

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Bankers

2012 Documentary

A hidden camera captures silent, choreographed sexual encounters between bankers in a public restroom during their lunch break, exploring desire and secrecy in a confined space.

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Gingers

2013 Documentary

Explores the lives of gay redheads across Ireland, Israel, and Brazil, celebrating their unique genetic and cultural identities in a world that often marginalizes them.

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Pix

2014 Documentary

Thousands of faceless selfies come together to depict the contemporary gay experience, questioning whether online dating fosters connection or isolation in the pursuit of desire.

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Limanakia

2014 Documentary

Set at a rocky beach near Athens, Limanakia offers a surrealistic glimpse into Greek homoeroticism, where men revel in sensuality amidst stunning natural beauty.

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The Act

2025 Drama

On a sun-drenched nudist beach, a young Portuguese man encounters a troubled Russian immigrant and strives to uncover the pain behind his despair, forging an unexpected connection amidst the beauty of paradise. Together, they confront the shadows of loss and the fragile strength of hope.

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Brazil Carnival

2016 Documentary

This explicit film captures the hedonistic spirit of Rio's carnival, celebrating freedom of expression and sexuality through samba and uninhibited revelry.

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Penis Poetry

2017 Documentary

This poetic film explores the societal fascination with the penis, revealing it as both taboo and art in today's culture.

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Machos

2017 Documentary

Explores the aggression within Mexican masculinity, blending interviews, dance, and intimate scenes to delve into this unique cultural dynamic.

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Cruising in the Park

2018 Documentary

A married man's lunchtime cruises lead to illicit encounters in the park, exploring desire and ritual in a world where secrecy and fulfillment intersect.

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Cruising Poetry

2018 Documentary

This film challenges stereotypes about cruising by portraying it as a sacred space where men connect intimately with nature and each other through ritual and sensuality.

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Pedro

2016 Drama

Pedro gets home at dawn. Before the young boy falls asleep, his lonely mother drags him to the beach.

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Doggers

2015 Documentary

This documentary short film, produced in collaboration with Miguel Arroja, features footage capturing unique activities that impressed the filmmaker upon visiting in 2013, offering a firsthand experience of its intriguing environment.

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You See the Moon

2018 Drama

Lisbon, after another scorching summer, leaves Miguel feeling deeply jaded. An impromptu party at his apartment rekindles memories of a past passion.

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Self Destructive Boys

2018 Comedy, Drama

We follow three boys in their mid-twenties, António, Xavier and Miguel testing the limits of their sexuality.

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Beautiful

2002 Drama

A man waits anxiously for his lover's arrival, recounting their relationship's highs and lows as his beautiful companion remains indifferent to his emotional revelations.

Portuguese Gay Movies & Short Films

All Portuguese Gay Films

Brazil Jungle

My Only Earth is in The Moon

Afternoon Sun

Wild Horses

Heiko

Mates

Hell, or Pool Keeping

Julian

Bankers

Gingers

Pix

Limanakia

The Act

Brazil Carnival

Penis Poetry

Machos

Cruising in the Park

Cruising Poetry

Pedro

Doggers

You See the Moon

Self Destructive Boys

Beautiful

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