Swedish Gay Movies & Short Films

And Then We Danced

2019 Drama, Romance

Merab, a competitive dancer in conservative Tbilisi, is drawn to Irakli, a rebellious fellow dancer, sparking a passionate coming-of-age journey.

Beautiful Beings

2022 Drama

Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Freak Show

2017 Comedy, Drama

Billy Bloom, navigating an ultra-conservative high school, challenges societal norms by running for homecoming queen, embracing his identity and sparking change.

Young Royals Forever

2024 Documentary

Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg, among others, together with the main writer, creator and executive producer Lisa Ambjörn share the story of how Wilhelm and Simon's journey took shape, from the writing process and casting to the final scene.

SHORT FILM

Distances

2014 Drama

Eva and David have a complicated mother-son relationship. They try to reach each other but do not quite know how. One problem is the language barrier, as David is deaf and Eva is not very good at sign language. Eva has moved back to her country of birth and comes to Sweden on a short visit.

Keillers Park

2006 Drama, Romance

In a poignant love story inspired by true events, a married man and a free spirit find passion and heartbreak amidst the aftermath of a 1997 hate crime, grappling with love, loss, and societal prejudice.

SHORT FILM

Involuntary Activist

2019 Drama

An openly gay teacher is confronted with a difficult decision when his sister requests that he conceal his identity for her wedding in Turkey.

SHORT FILM

The Rain

2007 Comedy

Everyday scenes unfold with diverse characters navigating life's stages. Relationships blossom and fade amidst longing and missed opportunities. Unseen patterns emerge as they dance through life, united by the pervasive influence of rain.

Patrik, Age 1.5

2008 Comedy, Drama

A Swedish gay couple's adoption plans take a surprising turn when they meet their new 15-year-old son, challenging their expectations and fostering understanding.

SHORT FILM

A Last Farewell

2013 Drama, Romance

An alternative family drama about life and death.

Concrete Night

2013 Drama

A boy in a bleak Helsinki slum learns life lessons from his soon-to-be-incarcerated older brother.

Misfits

2015 Documentary, Drama

Three teenagers in conservative Tulsa confront isolation and identity as they come of age in a supportive yet challenging environment for LGBT youth.

SHORT FILM

Beast

2011 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Vincent has a secret that forces him to stay away from the people he loves. But when he meets Gustav, love strikes Vincent. As their love grows, so does his fear of letting his secret destroy his new lover.

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

Are We Lost Forever

2020 Drama, Romance

After ending a destructive relationship, Hampus finds relief while Adrian struggles with heartbreak. Will Adrian find a way to move on, or is there hope for reconciliation?

Flee

2021 Animation, Documentary, Drama

A true tale of Amin, who stands on the threshold of marriage, compelled to unearth and confront his long-buried past for the very first time.

The Schoolmaster Games

2022 Drama

St. Sebastian Academy challenges norms with its all-male student body, where homosexuality is embraced as part of everyday life.

SHORT FILM

1981

2018 Drama

Stockholm, 1981. A man convinces his husband to go with him to a sauna to get new sexual experiences with other men. The man finds the sauna to be a safe place where he can explore his deepest desires. But even in paradise there are rules that you have to obey.

SHORT FILM

Lucky Blue

2007 Drama, Romance

Olle's tranquil camping tradition takes a turn when Kevin arrives, sparking an unexpected friendship and romance.

SHORT FILM

Chavo

2023 Drama

Tommy's grill is a meeting place for the Romani community. Here a motley crew of people gather to eat and talk. When a young man visits the restaurant one evening, rumors begin to spread and Tommy is forced to revisit traumatic memories.

Unicorns

2023 Romance

A South Asian nightclub performer living a double life meets a young, single father who works as a mechanic, sparking a journey of self-discovery and identity for both.

SHORT FILM

The Mustache

2011 Drama

A young man awakens naked in a field, only to discover his cherished mustache has been stolen. Determined to reclaim it, he embarks on a search for the thief.

SHORT FILM

The Memory of You

2015 Drama, Romance

Adam is going to dinner with his wife, when he is disrupted by something from his past. A story about a love that never was, shot in one single take.

SHORT FILM

No More We

2018 Drama

Hampus's relief and Adrian's devastation unfold as they navigate the final days of their tumultuous relationship, confronting endings and new beginnings.

SHORT FILM

Boygame

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Best friends John and Nichola practice with each other before their first encounters with women.

SHORT FILM

Polly

2017 Drama

When Jacob's ex-girlfriend Polly comes to visit, the pair can barely contain their excitement. Since their teenage days when they were an item, Jacob has long since been out of the closet and in a happy relationship with boyfriend Nicholas, so both he and Polly have a lot of catching up to do. Sure enough, Polly's visit extends into a long stay as the trio relish each other's company. However, all good things must, eventually, come to an end.

Swedish Gay Movies & Short Films

And Then We Danced

Beautiful Beings

Walk on Water

Freak Show

Young Royals Forever

Distances

Keillers Park

Involuntary Activist

The Rain

Patrik, Age 1.5

A Last Farewell

Concrete Night

Misfits

Beast

Tom of Finland

Are We Lost Forever

Flee

The Schoolmaster Games

1981

Lucky Blue

Chavo

Unicorns

The Mustache

The Memory of You

No More We

Boygame

Polly

Swedish Gay Film Collections

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