African Gay Movies & Short Films

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

C.R.A.Z.Y.

2005 Comedy, Drama

Growing up in 1960s-70s Quebec, a French Canadian struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his conservative family's values.

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.

Proteus

2003 Drama, Romance

Set in early 18th century South Africa, a black prisoner and a Dutch sailor defy societal norms and endure hardships to maintain their love.

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

2022 Drama, Musical

Pop clichés are redefined through the love between two men, entangled in a polyamorous chorus of lovers navigating complex relationships.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

In 1981 South Africa, a young man navigates his compulsory military service while keeping his homosexuality hidden.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

Rag Tag

2006 Drama, Romance

Raymond and Tagbo, known as "Rag" and "Tag," were best friends until Social Services separated them, removing Rag from his neglectful mother in London.

SHORT FILM

Hand Off

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A rugby player's confession of love for his teammate strains their friendship, leading him into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend as he navigates the macho culture of rugby.

Salvation Army

2013 Drama

In Casablanca, Abdellah navigates life as a homosexual teen amidst family dynamics and societal pressures.

Fort Buchanan

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

The Harvesters

2018 Drama

In a community fixated on masculinity, Janno and Pieter navigate a complex brotherhood, challenging cultural norms and parental expectations.

Canary

2018 Drama, Musical

Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.

SHORT FILM

Océan

2013 Comedy, Drama

It's the holiday period of the Summer of 79, by the ocean. 10-year-old Jean realizes that his mother and father don't love each other anymore. Suddenly, the family is confronted with death.

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.

The Blue Caftan

2022 Drama, Romance

The arrival of a handsome new apprentice tests the relationship between a middle-aged tailor and his wife, stirring up unexpected emotions and desires.

Beauty

2011 Drama

A closeted husband and father, grappling with middle-aged discontent, becomes fixated on his friend's attractive college-age son, leading to a pivotal incident that changes everything.

SHORT FILM

Ephemeron

2022 Drama

A musician overcomes creative block with the help of a chance encounter with a neighbor.

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.

Destiny

1997 Drama

Manga and Sory, two young gay boys in Guinea, navigate the challenges of love and acceptance in their community.

SHORT FILM

Arrangement

2019 Drama, Romance

A regular hookup between two men takes an unexpected turn due to a revealing conversation, unraveling deeper desires and emotional complexities in their casual relationship.

SHORT FILM

Confrontation

2017 Drama

A devout family man's past actions are put to the test after seeing his son for the first time in 8 years after he kicked him out for being gay.

SHORT FILM

Those Who Burn

2018 Drama

Casablanca. Samir, a young Moroccan, makes a living from petty trafficking. One day he's entrusted with emptying out a hangar for a trafficker and encounters Kai there. Kai is an injured illegal immigrant who's waiting to make the crossing to Europe. Initially hostile, Samir ends up helping Kai. A disturbing relationship then starts between them.

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

Beyond Repair

2018 Thriller

A young man adjusts to living with his homophobic brother after coming out.

Salute!

2017 Drama

Carlito's life takes a sharp turn when he is sentenced to three years in prison for committing fraud. Behind bars, Kado is confronted with the harsh realities of prison life

African Gay Movies & Short Films

The Wound

C.R.A.Z.Y.

The String

Proteus

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

Moffie

The Judgment

Rag Tag

Hand Off

Salvation Army

Fort Buchanan

The Harvesters

Canary

Océan

Le convive

The Blue Caftan

Beauty

Ephemeron

Nidhal

Bezness

Destiny

Arrangement

Confrontation

Those Who Burn

When You Hear the Bells

Beyond Repair

Salute!

African Gay Film Collections

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