European Gay Movies & Short Films

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An Ordinary Night

1996 Comedy, Drama

After a night out, a young French man rides his bicycle through the streets of the city, making his way to his boyfriend’s home for an intimate evening together.

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Bi the Way

2022 Animation

An intimate animation about the difficulties of being a non-binary person in a binary world. The film follows Amir's personal life story plus interviews with world renowned researchers in the field of gender studies.

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Incendios

2021 Drama

After finishing secondary school, two teenagers hang out in the industrial margins of their rapidly changing hometown. It's the last summer the boys have to explore their relationship before one of them is forced to move away.

Strike a Pose

2016 Documentary, Musical

What does it take to express yourself? The surprising and moving story of Madonna's most famous troupe of dancers.

Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda

2014 Documentary

As most of the world moves forward toward gay equality, Russia is seemingly heading backward. Antigay sentiment and legislation are spreading rapidly throughout the country. In 2013, the Russian parliament passed a ban on so-called 'gay propaganda' that effectively makes nearly any public discussion of gay equality a crime. It is my hope that this documentary will educate viewers to their reality.

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XY Anatomy of a Boy

2009 Documentary

Can you be a virgin, gay and into girls? An intimate study of six homosexual boys. In the changing room some of the uncertainties and embarrassment’s of youth emerge, such as the tale of hunky Peter, romance and the naff value of losing your virginity during a Disney movie.

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Between Us

2016 Comedy

A son and his father struggle to find common ground when the son starts to question his gender identity.

5 Minutes Too Late

2019 Drama

The destiny of the man who led the gendarme team after a LGBT film screening in Bucharest, revealed through an investigation by Liliana Calomfir, a young journalist known for her daring reporting.

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Topless

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A misguided, heartbroken romantic uses sex as a coping mechanism, but emotional immaturity makes it difficult to find love as he risks losing self-respect and the people that matter most.

Lord Montagu

2013 Documentary

The inside story of Lord Edward Montagu, one of England's most controversial and iconic aristocrats of the Twentieth Century.

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A Bed for Three or The Extraordinary and Surprising Complexity of Bedroom Furniture

2023 Comedy

Fred, Timo and Jona finally want to move in together. And to live together, you need a bed. But no one expected what happens when three people want to sleep in one. This leads to a relationship crisis for the throuple and suddenly everything is upside down.

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Pink Suede Shoes

2016 Documentary

Jasun Watkins brings his pink, brash and very camp Elvis impersonation act to Porthcawl in the biggest Elvis tribute festival in Europe.

Queerama

2017 Documentary, Musical

Compilation of archive footage from 1919 to the present, from both documentary and fictional sources, illustrating the huge changes in LGBTQ life in Britain over the 20th century.

Are You Proud?

2019 Documentary

Rare archive footage and interviews across a spectrum of historical campaigns and current activists in the United Kingdom celebrate the LGBTQ+ Pride movement's landmark achievements.

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

2010 Documentary

Looks back at the 50-year career of Akihiro Miwa, a celebrated Japanese entertainer who captured attention playing the glamorous female lead of the 1968 cult classic 'Black Lizard.' Performing as a female while living off-stage as a man, Miwa has used glitter, wit, evening gowns and enchanting storytelling as a vessel for gay activism and more.

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Intrinsic Moral Evil

2013 Drama, Romance

Follows three dancers who play with the viewer’s perception and expectations.

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Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

2023 Documentary

Follows the drag wrestling collective Chokehole as they take the show to Germany, sharing the stories of cast members as they grapple with racism, gender conformism, queer identity and America's suppression of the arts

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The Night Belongs to Children

2017 Documentary

A filmmaker reflects on his lifelong struggle with anorexia nervosa, from childhood through adolescence, and explores his complex relationship with food as an adult.

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Perpetual

2015 Drama, Romance

Sebastian explores his sexuality in encounters with Jacob at an adult club, hoping for love but finding lust. As their relationship falters, Sebastian returns, seeking closure in a dark and unfamiliar world.

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Brother

2019 Drama

Nico and Khalid's friendship faces cultural barriers as they navigate their feelings for each other, highlighting the contrasts between their Iranian and Swedish backgrounds.

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Nightstand

2015 Drama

Depicts a destructive affair between two men over three London nights.

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With You, in Our Town

2024 Drama

Returning home from university for the summer, Benny finds it hard to reconnect with his group of friends, who have all changed. Things get more complicated when he discovers he has feelings for his childhood best friend, Tom.

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Apollo

2016 Comedy, Drama

Apollon, a teenager grappling with societal expectations of masculinity, daydreams about attaining the ideal physique — defined by muscular bulk and confidence.

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The Mousetrap

2016 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Baptiste, a gay man captivated by a woman working at a local pub, embarks on an unexpected journey driven by his intense desire for her, leading him into uncharted territory.

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Brazil Carnival

2016 Documentary

This explicit film captures the hedonistic spirit of Rio's carnival, celebrating freedom of expression and sexuality through samba and uninhibited revelry.

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Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016 Drama

Hans, seeking a fresh start, falls for young Andrej, and is thrust into a game where no one emerges victorious.

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Mother Knows Best

2016 Drama, Romance

A mother's nonchalant response to her son introducing his boyfriend sparks unexpected insights and heartfelt conversations about love and life.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

An Ordinary Night

Bi the Way

Incendios

Strike a Pose

Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda

XY Anatomy of a Boy

Between Us

5 Minutes Too Late

Topless

Lord Montagu

A Bed for Three or The Extraordinary and Surprising Complexity of Bedroom Furniture

Pink Suede Shoes

Queerama

Are You Proud?

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Intrinsic Moral Evil

Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

The Night Belongs to Children

Perpetual

Brother

Nightstand

With You, in Our Town

Apollo

The Mousetrap

Brazil Carnival

Mr. Sugar Daddy

Mother Knows Best

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