European Gay Movies & Short Films

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It’s Just in My Head

2020 Drama, Romance

Andreas and Alessandro, lifelong friends, confront revelations that test their bond and reshape their lives in unexpected ways.

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Three Times

2020 Drama

Alone at home, Mario arranges a risky internet rendezvous, exploring personal revelations.

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Land of the Free

2020 Drama

David's 25th birthday celebration takes a dark turn when homophobic remarks lead to a confrontation at the beach, testing friendships and societal tolerance in a night of unexpected challenges.

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Heal, Goose

2013 Drama, Romance

Max navigates a pivotal day with his friends, exploring his journey of self-discovery and understanding of his identity and sexuality.

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AYOR

2021 Drama

Two men challenge gay discrimination during a national commemoration, facing doubt and fear in their fight for equality.

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Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

2021 Drama

Chris and Benjamin explore the depths of desire and asphyxiation in a gripping encounter sparked by an online connection, delving into the thrill and consequences of their ferocious attraction in a provocative exploration of intimacy.

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Beauty and the Beast

2021 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

An adult-oriented program reimagines the timeless tale of Belle-Rose (Beauty and the Beast), challenging societal norms with images that confront and unsettle homophobic sensitivities in a provocative retelling.

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Beautiful Stranger

2021 Comedy, Romance

Recently dumped Romain, in his thirties, seeks connection via a dating app, leading to unexpected encounters at a modest hotel.

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Protect Me from What I Want

2009 Drama, Romance

Saleem, an Asian student from Bradford, encounters Daz. They spend the night together. He is ashamed of himself and what he has done the following day.

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Dear to Me

2021 Comedy

Tim secretly searches for a mythical deer on a remote island, hoping it will lead him to his soulmate while navigating his devout Christian family.

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Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

2021 Drama

Akbar navigates the pressures of college life by feigning enthusiasm for football, leading to unexpected friendships and self-discovery beyond societal expectations.

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Techno, Mama

2021 Drama

Nikita's dream of visiting Berlin's Berghain clashes with his mother Irena's expectations, leading to mutual misunderstandings.

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Hornbeam

2022 Drama

Two strangers bond over a shared secret. But how well do they truly know each other?

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Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)

2022 Drama

An aging adult film director reflects on a lost love affair while commenting on an unearthed 16mm film, an exploration of memory and desire.

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Confession

2012 Drama

Pat O'Sullivan is an ordinary teenager. He studies. He like sports. He has dreams and aspirations like every other person. Unfortunately there is a tremendous weight on his shoulders. Listen to his confession.

Dark Blue Almost Black

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.

The School of Flesh

1998 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Fashion executive Dominique becomes entangled with Quentin, a young bisexual hustler whose volatile nature pushes her to the edge. As passion turns to turmoil, she navigates a web of friends, clients, and Quentin’s past to confront the emotional cost of her desire.

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Heart

2010 Comedy, Drama

Damien follows his heart towards potential happiness, supported by Fiona and Doc, who redefine the meaning of family.

Like It Never Was Before

1995 Drama, Romance

The Runeberg family is an ordinary middle class family, with a house in a suburb, a car and three children. By vacationing in a rented house by the sea, the hope is that the tension and anxiety between Rune and Gunnel will disappear. However, instead of spending time with his family, Rune finds himself attracted to a young man, Petrus. Whatever happens next, Rune realizes, it will be like it never was before.

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The Anniversary

2022 Drama

Rosa celebrates her engagement anniversary with Roberto. While waiting for their dinner date, she spends the afternoon in the pool with her younger brother, Angelo. They discuss a recent news story about a boy's body found in a field a few kilometres away. Roberto arrives earlier than expected, and the glances exchanged among the three grow increasingly enigmatic and tense

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The Raspberry Reich

2004 Comedy, Romance

A left-wing terrorist group, consisting of several gay men and a female leader, kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist.

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Just Boys

2018 Drama

Adam and Isaac spend an afternoon in the park, smoking, dancing, drinking. Does it hold the promise of something more?

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Doing Elliot

2016 Drama

Thomas rings Elliot's door in an attempt to give back his ID card, lost during a morning run at the park. They both met during college, but it's been so long... Will Elliot remember Thomas? Despite living very different lives, they find themselves sharing the same crave for the perfect outbreak.

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The Fans

2020 Drama

In Moscow, two skinheads in a sexual relationship embark on a violent spree targeting homosexual men, grappling with masculinity, identity, and belonging in a provocative exploration of contemporary Russian society and extremism.

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Ubaal

2026 Drama

In a foreign city, a young man navigates the quiet pressures of life, where survival simmers beneath the surface.

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A History Without Importance

1980 Drama

A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn't the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.

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S.A.M.

2020 Drama

Two young men form a connection on the swings of their local park.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

It’s Just in My Head

Three Times

Land of the Free

Heal, Goose

AYOR

Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

Beauty and the Beast

Beautiful Stranger

Protect Me from What I Want

Dear to Me

Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

Techno, Mama

Hornbeam

Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)

Confession

Dark Blue Almost Black

The School of Flesh

Heart

Like It Never Was Before

The Anniversary

The Raspberry Reich

Just Boys

Doing Elliot

The Fans

Ubaal

A History Without Importance

S.A.M.

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