Tunisian Gay Movies & Short Films

The String

2009 Drama, Romance

Malik returns to Tunisia from France to face his father's death, his unspoken sexuality, and childhood anxieties. His world brightens when he falls for Bilal, the charming houseboy at his mother's estate, navigating love amidst personal turmoil and societal expectations.

Fort Buchanan

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Roger, stranded while his husband serves overseas, seeks solace among frustrated army wives.

SHORT FILM

Le convive

2017 Drama

In a village in the Tunisian countryside, Sofiane is getting married to Halima. He is going along with the wedding for the sake of appearances and his family, despite his profound love for his partner Fouad. When Fouad turns up unexpectedly at the festivities, Sofiane tries to get his parents to accept him for what he truly is. Against all odds, the ceremony ineluctably follows its course, thereby imposing the will of a liberty-deprived Tunisian society.

SHORT FILM

Nidhal

2022 Animation, Documentary

This is the story of Nidhal, a gay Tunisian who defended the rights and freedoms of queer people on a local radio station. The resulting controversy and death threats led him to seek asylum in the Netherlands.

Bezness

1992 Drama

Roufa forms an unlikely bond with a French photographer on an assignment.

SHORT FILM

When You Hear the Bells

2016 Drama

In Afghanistan, “batchas” are young male prostitutes who live under the protection of a master in a house where they are trained to dance dressed as girls for a men’s audience. Veteran dancer Saman starts worrying when he sees Bijane, the new recruit, who has been chosen to replace him. Despite his jealousy, he must initiate Bijane into the art of the Batcha dancing.

SHORT FILM

Maghreb’s Hope

2024 Animation, Documentary

Through a fusion of animation and real images, queer individuals from the Maghreb share their stories, from their homeland to various parts of the rest of the world.

SHORT FILM

Chromophobia

2019 Animation, Drama

An animated coming-of-age tale explores identity and acceptance amidst familial and societal challenges.

SHORT FILM

Conditional Desire

2023 Drama

In a conformist society, Ahmed and Salma, marry for convenience to pursue their passions with secret lovers.

Tunisian Gay Movies & Short Films

The String

Fort Buchanan

Le convive

Nidhal

Bezness

When You Hear the Bells

Maghreb’s Hope

Chromophobia

Conditional Desire

Tunisian Gay Film Collections

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