Russian Gay Movies & Short Films

Siberia and Him

2019 Drama

In a dilapidated Siberian town, two men discover love amidst the harsh surroundings.

SHORT FILM

We Will Become Better

2021 Musical

Two lovers are separated not only by distance but by circumstances: Russia's anti-gay laws and mainstream homophobia.

Stand

2014 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Amidst homophobia in Russia, a couple embarks on a quest for justice and truth following a hate crime that tests their resolve and love.

Petrov’s Flu

2021 Drama, Sci-Fi

A day in the life of a comic book artist and his family in post-Soviet Russia. While suffering from the flu, Petrov is carried by his friend Igor on a long walk, drifting in and out of fantasy and reality.

SHORT FILM

I Am Not Afraid

2022 Drama, Romance

Misha and Philip have shared an unbreakable bond since childhood, but everything changes when Philip's family moves away. As distance begins to reshape their relationship, the carefree games and memories they once cherished give way to confusing emotions neither of them expected.

Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

2017 Documentary

A documentary portrait of Brazilian ballet star Marcelo Gomes.

The Student

2016 Drama

A Russian high school student becomes convinced that the world has been lost to evil, and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults around him.

Father and Son

2003 Drama

Aleksei struggles with his close bond with his father while facing personal and romantic conflicts, torn between loyalty and independence.

SHORT FILM

Without Words

2010 Drama

A German soldier encounters a wounded Soviet soldier in a forest. No words are exchanged, only compassion.

Acid

2018 Drama

Sacha and Petya, young musicians in Moscow, face chaotic relationships and personal crises when a life-changing event forces them to introspect.

SHORT FILM

The Cure

2023 Drama

17-year-old Renal is brought to a sex worker by his uncle to prove his masculinity to his patriarchal father.

Winter Journey

2013 Drama

This film follows a complex journey through life, love, and adversity faced by a homosexual individual in Russia.

Tchaikovsky’s Wife

2022 Drama

Explore the tumultuous relationship between Pyotr Tchaikovsky, the famed Russian composer, and his wife Antonina Miliukova, delving into love and conflict amidst artistic brilliance.

Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda

2014 Documentary

As most of the world moves forward toward gay equality, Russia is seemingly heading backward. Antigay sentiment and legislation are spreading rapidly throughout the country. In 2013, the Russian parliament passed a ban on so-called 'gay propaganda' that effectively makes nearly any public discussion of gay equality a crime. It is my hope that this documentary will educate viewers to their reality.

100 Days Before the Command

1991 Drama

Follows five Red Army recruits at a training camp in Central Russia.

SHORT FILM

The Fans

2020 Drama

In Moscow, two skinheads in a sexual relationship embark on a violent spree targeting homosexual men, grappling with masculinity, identity, and belonging in a provocative exploration of contemporary Russian society and extremism.

Russian Gay Movies & Short Films

Siberia and Him

We Will Become Better

Stand

Petrov’s Flu

I Am Not Afraid

Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer

The Student

Father and Son

Without Words

Acid

The Cure

Winter Journey

Tchaikovsky’s Wife

Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda

100 Days Before the Command

The Fans

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