European Gay Movies & Short Films

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Homophobia

2012 Drama

An adolescent soldier confronts suppressed feelings for a comrade during their final night at the border, grappling with isolation, identity, and armed conflict.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

2018 Comedy

Antonio and Paolo navigate familial and societal expectations as they plan to marry in Antonio's Italian hometown, bracing for the impact of their decision on their respective families in a story of love and acceptance.

Beyond the Walls

2012 Drama, Romance

Paulo's love for Ilir, an Albanian bartender, is tested when Ilir disappears, revealing unexpected challenges in their relationship.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

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

Clapham Junction

2007 Drama, Romance

A glimpse into the intertwined lives of several gay men over 36 hours in Clapham, South London.

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Letargo

2015 Drama, Romance

Alex and Marc reunite on a cold winter night when their sick dog requires emergency care, forcing them to confront their past and present feelings in a poignant reunion.

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Staccato

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young laborer at a stately manor in 19th-century Ireland navigates a secret romance with intense consequences.

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Safe

2016 Drama

The wear and tear of the love between Víctor and Hugo over three years, told in five mornings

The Wounded Man

1983 Drama, Romance

Discovering his homosexuality, a young man enters a relationship with a manipulative man he meets at a train station.

Cowboys & Angels

2003 Comedy, Drama

A civil servant's life takes an unexpected turn when he moves in with a gay fashion student and finds himself navigating the world of fashion. The film explores young people's struggles with identity in the fast-paced nightlife culture.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

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Two Black Boys in Paradise

2025 Animation

Eden and Dula are two Black boys on a journey of self-acceptance. Their love for each other, and their refusal to hide it, lands them in a paradise free from shame and judgement. Based on the poem by Dean Atta.

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged businessman in 1970s Germany falls in love with a young man, navigating age gaps and societal expectations.

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Jamie

2016 Drama, Romance

Jamie, navigating the awkward terrain of his first romance, crosses paths with Ben one lazy Sunday, sparking an unexpected afternoon together.

Go West

2005 Comedy, Drama

Set in 1990s Sarajevo, Milan and Kenan, a gay couple, face ethnic conflict and danger, leading to a risky survival plan.

Me, Myself and Mum

2013 Comedy

A young man named Guillaume discovers the complexities of his own personality.

Nighthawks

1978 Drama

By day, a man hides his true self while living a secret life at night, navigating the complexities of dual identity.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

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Escapade

2014 Drama

Two boys facing troubled home lives flee to Berlin, seeking escape and new beginnings amidst the vibrant cityscape.

An Honest Liar

2014 Comedy, Documentary

Explore the life and journey of James Randi, a renowned stage magician who becomes a skeptic of the paranormal.

The Phantom of the Sauna

2021 Musical

Javi seeks employment at a sauna club but uncovers its secrets, including an enigmatic man who falls in love with him—revealing a hidden world of intrigue and desire centered around the mysterious Phantom of the Sauna.

The Blue Hour

1992 Drama

Theo's encounter with Marie in Berlin sparks a journey of rediscovery and longing amidst a vibrant yet lonely landscape.

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Open Relationship

2014 Comedy, Romance

Oscar and Sergio, in a five-year relationship, contemplate opening it up, sparking a day of unexpected decisions and conversations.

The Marriage

2017 Drama, Romance

Bekim and Anita are preparing for their wedding, but Anita remains oblivious to Bekim's lingering feelings for his best friend, Nol.

It’s Only the End of the World

2016 Drama

Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home to reveal his condition to his family after a long absence, igniting emotional reckonings and farewells.

Against the Law

2017 Drama, Romance

Peter Wildeblood's affair with a serviceman he met in Piccadilly during the time homosexuality was a crime, and the devastating consequences of their relationship.

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The Bareback Issue

2011 Documentary

Frank interviews with men who practice unsafe intimacy, their actual experiences, habits, thoughts and feelings

European Gay Movies & Short Films

Homophobia

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

Beyond the Walls

Moffie

Clapham Junction

Letargo

Staccato

Safe

The Wounded Man

Cowboys & Angels

Wilde

Two Black Boys in Paradise

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Jamie

Go West

Me, Myself and Mum

Nighthawks

Give Me Your Hand

Escapade

An Honest Liar

The Phantom of the Sauna

The Blue Hour

Open Relationship

The Marriage

It’s Only the End of the World

Against the Law

The Bareback Issue

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