European Gay Movies & Short Films

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.

SHORT FILM

With Thelma

2017 Comedy

An Icelandic volcano has blocked air traffic and Thelma's parents are stuck overseas. Until planes start flying across the sky again, Jean Vincent and Thelma share the same roof.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.

Supernatural

2014 Drama, Sci-Fi

In a futuristic Thailand ruled by an enigmatic leader banning human touch, a blend of political commentary and gay drama unfolds as forbidden desires challenge societal norms.

SHORT FILM

Flames of Passion

1989 Romance

A doctor falls in love with a man after discovering a photograph in a train station.

Jayson Bend: Queen and Country

2015 Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Jayson Bend, R.I.M. Agent 009, teams up with a Swiss counterpart to prevent a powerful businessman from gaining control of global satellite networks.

Wasp

2015 Drama, Romance

During a romantic getaway in the South of France, Olivier and James confront unexpected challenges when Caroline arrives, testing their friendships and identities.

Steel

2015 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Daniel, a successful TV journalist living life in the fast lane, has fallen into a deep depression. His seemingly perfect life suddenly collapses under him when panic attacks force him to deal with himself and his past.

SHORT FILM

Ladyboy

2011 Drama

Kristian, a 30-year-old transvestite, lives with his supportive mother, Emma. Their close bond is tested when she falls for Søren, a violent alcoholic who rejects Kristian’s identity. As tensions rise and Kristian is pushed out, he turns to his friend Rodney for help - and a chance at a new beginning.

SHORT FILM

Picnic

2015 Drama

Emir, accompanied by a social worker, is on his way to meet his father for a weekend picnic at Igman, a semi-open penitentiary. Due to the heavy traffic they are late.

Bizarre

2015 Drama, Romance

A French teenager finds intrigue and transformation working at the burlesque club Bizarre in New York.

SHORT FILM

Electric July

2014 Drama, Mystery

In the heat of July, teenagers Thomas and Victor confront fears and desires on an abandoned bridge, challenging their understanding of themselves.

SHORT FILM

Freed

2019 Drama

After two years in jail, Issa is about to get out when he meets Gaëtan, a young inmate who has not served his sentence yet.

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.

Drink Me

2015 Drama, Horror, Thriller

James and Andy's idyllic life is shattered when secrets and desires collide in a vampiric thriller that tests their love and survival instincts.

Forever Mary

1989 Drama

Marco teaches in a reform school in Palermo, impacting his students’ lives while navigating their complex histories and personal struggles.

SHORT FILM

Little Man

2012 Drama

A psychological thriller about one's inner demons. Elliot is unable to form a long lasting relationship - he has a talent for destroying every potential one - and continues his search moving on to the next available man. During the weekend when his brother Ryan shows up having decided to spend some time apart from his wife, Elliot becomes obsessed with a very odd, spying neighbour who is making too many loud noises that make his head explode. Reaching his limit Elliot is out to kill whatever is eating him up inside.

SHORT FILM

A Boy’s Dream

2023 Drama

Elias dreams of a family. Christian is happy about their free existence in an open relationship, where they have time and money to travel, buy expensive designer furniture and love each other. Elias has been able to keep his longing at bay for a long time, but when he starts his new job as a psychologist at a school home, it is as if the burden is overflowing. He must face the fact that a life without a human responsibility for others than himself can never be a happy life for him.

SHORT FILM

Vis à Vis

2015 Comedy

An unlucky-in-love immigration officer assesses a peculiar visa application from a young gay couple harboring a dirty little secret.

SHORT FILM

CatBoy

2023 Drama

After enduring a barrage of racist and plumophobic comments on a gay dating app, Marc gets an uplifting message from his friend Cacao, inviting him to a ballroom event.

Chemsex

2015 Documentary

Exposes London's seedy hidden world, revealing the struggles of men fighting addiction and HIV as one health worker tries to intervene.

SHORT FILM

Colonial Gods

2009 Drama

A complicated friendship between a Somali man and Nigerian man unfolds against the chaos of gentrification and displacement in a small immigrant community in Cardiff, Wales known as Tiger Bay.

SHORT FILM

Two Words

2018 Drama

Grieving the loss of his wife, 64-year-old Gavin reveals a life-long lie to his daughter, embarking on a journey of self-realization and authenticity.

Departure

2015 Drama, Romance

Witness the unraveling of a nuclear family in the serene setting of Southern France.

Like Cattle Towards Glow

2015 Drama, Sci-Fi

A collection of short films explores troubled gay youth navigating psychological challenges through unconventional fetishism and dark self-expression.

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.

I Kissed a Girl

2015 Comedy, Romance

Jeremie's humorous journey of self-discovery unfolds when he wakes up with a woman despite his preference for men, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

Stand

With Thelma

Hidden Away

Supernatural

Flames of Passion

Jayson Bend: Queen and Country

Wasp

Steel

Ladyboy

Picnic

Bizarre

Electric July

Freed

Misfits

Drink Me

Forever Mary

Little Man

A Boy’s Dream

Vis à Vis

CatBoy

Chemsex

Colonial Gods

Two Words

Departure

Like Cattle Towards Glow

Beast

I Kissed a Girl

European Gay Film Collections

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