European Gay Movies & Short Films

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Dying and Other Superpowers

2012 Drama, Fantasy

On his eighteenth birthday, Josh discovers he has HIV and gains unexpected powers, grappling with newfound abilities and the harsh realities of acceptance and moving forward.

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Transcience

2023 Drama

A journey of exploration and discovery. And yet, as quickly as it begins, a transient romance can end just as suddenly

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Golden

2015 Drama

A tale of identity and growth unfolds as a young individual navigates the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.

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The Witness

2023 Drama

A young Jehovahs Witness falls into a deep depression when he is expelled from his religious community. He mysteriously wakes up in the hospital morgue alongside an out gay man, who has died prematurely.Tensions rise, as it quickly becomes clear that the two men both lived and died in very different ways.

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The Red Bike

2011 Drama, Romance

Follow the journey of one boy and his bike over the course of a transformative day.

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Alle Werden

2011 Drama, Romance

Samuel becomes enamored with Philippe, a colleague admired by his best friend Andreas. As their relationship deepens, Andreas grapples with jealousy and the complexities of unrequited love.

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The Necklace

2014 Comedy

Marco, a shy courier, meets Giorgio, a cheeky gay photographer, while delivering jewels to a photo studio, sparking a connection amidst unexpected circumstances.

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Achilles

1995 Animation

Greek warrior Achilles returns to the Trojan War, grappling with grief and heroism.

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Playboys

2019 Comedy

In 1980, Kylian and Luis, close friends, spend a summer day in the fields between their houses. Kylian's decision to reveal a Playboy magazine leads to unforeseen consequences.

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Mila Caos

2011 Drama

Seventeen-year-old Cuban Sebastián transforms into drag persona Mila Caos every weekend at an underground show in Havana, yearning for his indifferent mother's approval and dreaming of being seen on stage.

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Lucas

2012 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Alvaro, an adult, hires Lucas to create a false teenage identity using photos online.

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Stand Up

2011 Drama

An anti-homophobic bullying PSA integrated into Ireland's BeLonG To Youth Services' Stand Up LGBT Awareness campaign, promoting friendship as a tool against bullying.

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We Collide

2023 Romance

A queercore romance - a visceral and immersive exploration of the power of the mosh pit and finding love in the most unlikely of places.

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The Weight of the World

2013 Comedy

After coming out to his father, Taylor finds solace in his best friend Jesse.

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Boxers or Briefs

2022 Comedy

Two long-term queer friends chat at the laundrette.

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I Had a Girlfriend

2010 Comedy, Romance

A man runs errands for a criminal named Mr. Nomirov. As his girlfriend leaves him and a gay drug dealer begins to harass him, his life slowly unravels - or maybe it was never whole to begin with.

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I’m Christian Okoli

2014 Drama

Explores the emotional weight of confronting difficult truths, revealing how vulnerability can be both painful and profoundly liberating.

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Pity Parade

2022 Drama

Just three months after his marriage falls apart, Ed turns to his closest friend for comfort. As they reflect on heartbreak, identity, and the significance of Pride, their conversation becomes a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and new beginnings.

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Welcome to the Candy House

2013 Drama

Hänsel and Gretel stumble through the big city in search for company. A 'Witch's Night - couples welcome!' sounds like a solution to all their problems.

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Consent

2012 Drama, Thriller

In a fancy hotel, a bell boy delivers a bottle of whiskey to a wealthy middle-aged client. The guest seduces him and offers him money.

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Look Baba I’m Happy

2018 Drama

Gulzar, a gay Afghan man, reckons with dark memories after the death of his estranged father in Berlin.

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Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time

2026 Comedy, Drama

When Janek, a straight Polish guy, watches gay porn for the first time, his world is turned upside down. Battling with unsettling new thoughts, he is put into a journey of self-discovery.

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Unexpected

2019 Drama

A chance meeting between two strangers leads to an unexpected result.

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Under My Skin

2026 Drama

When Joe sets out looking for love, things turn sour when the perfect relationship becomes his worst nightmare.

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Hidroalcohólico

2020 Drama, Romance

Dating during COVID-19.

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When You Wake Up

2026 Drama, Romance

When Finn, a teenager from a small village, discovers his best friend performing in drag, his perception of the world begins to change. Entering a new world of queer nightlife, he finds himself living between two identities until the separation starts to fade. Along the way, Finn must understand his feelings for his friend and come to terms with himself.

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Tigger!

2016 Documentary

Celebrated as one of the leading figures in contemporary boylesque, Tigger! is a New York–based performance artist whose bold, theatrical style has helped redefine modern burlesque entertainment.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

All European Gay Films

Dying and Other Superpowers

Transcience

Golden

The Witness

The Red Bike

Alle Werden

The Necklace

Achilles

Playboys

Mila Caos

Lucas

Stand Up

We Collide

The Weight of the World

Boxers or Briefs

I Had a Girlfriend

I’m Christian Okoli

Pity Parade

Welcome to the Candy House

Consent

Look Baba I’m Happy

Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time

Unexpected

Under My Skin

Hidroalcohólico

When You Wake Up

Tigger!

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