European Gay Movies & Short Films

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

People You May Know

2016 Comedy, Drama

Follows four friends in Los Angeles navigating life changes when Delia, pregnant by Joe, confronts the realities of friendship and family dynamics.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

Follows three gay Palestinian friends navigating their national and sexual identity in Tel-Aviv during the Israel-Gaza conflict of 2014.

SHORT FILM

Paradigma

2016 Drama

Innocence, intimacy and desire converge to tell the story of Guille, a teenager who seeks himself through others.

American Translation

2011 Drama

Follows Chris and Aurore's passionate yet destructive journey through France, exploring Chris's dark obsessions and their impact on their intense relationship with gay night workers.

All Yours

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An Argentine night worker finds himself in a love triangle with a Belgian baker and the baker's comely employee.

SHORT FILM

Must Not Think

2014 Comedy, Drama

Two friends discover a newfound attraction that complicates their deep bond, leading them to navigate the challenges of secrecy and self-discovery.

Freak Show

2017 Comedy, Drama

Billy Bloom, navigating an ultra-conservative high school, challenges societal norms by running for homecoming queen, embracing his identity and sparking change.

Welcome to Chechnya

2020 Documentary

Activists risk everything to fight for LGBTQ+ rights amidst persecution in Chechnya.

SHORT FILM

What Can I Do with a Male Nude?

1985 Comedy

Explores censorship, self-expression, and desire through a male model's poses and a photographer's narration.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 Documentary

Delve into the complex life and controversial artistry of the celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, exploring both his genius and the societal debates he ignited.

In the Name Of

2013 Drama, Thriller

Adam, a conflicted priest, grapples with desire and faith when he tries to help a troubled teen, confronting suppressed emotions.

Paris Is Burning

1990 Documentary

A chronicle of New York's vibrant drag scene in the 1980s, highlighting balls, voguing, and dreams of its participants.

XXY

2007 Drama, Romance

A 15-year-old intersex person and their family confront the challenges of their medical condition.

SHORT FILM

The Distance Between Us and the Sky

2019 Drama

At a gas station, two strangers cross paths. One arrives to refuel his bike, while the other finds themselves stranded without the means to get home.

Death in Venice

1971 Drama, Romance

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach fixates dangerously on teenager Tadzio in Venice.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975 Comedy, Horror, Musical

An engaged couple's car breakdown leads them to seek shelter at the eccentric residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, where they encounter a world of unbridled passion and self-discovery.

Fox and His Friends

1975 Drama, Romance

After winning the lottery, a suggestible working-class man falls prey to his bourgeois boyfriend and materialistic friends, testing his values and self-worth.

The Consequence

1977 Drama, Romance

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls in love with inmate Martin. After Martin's release, they attempt to build a life together, but face constant interference from others.

Hidden Pleasures

1977 Drama

A successful, closeted banker falls passionately in love with a handsome but impoverished 18-year-old student, leading to devastating consequences for the young man. This is a modern retelling of 'Death in Venice'.

You Are Not Alone

1978 Drama, Romance

Two precocious boys navigate their budding sexuality at a boarding school, testing boundaries and discovering themselves.

La Cage aux Folles

1978 Comedy

About the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag performances and his star attraction are a gay couple. Chaos ensues when his straight son brings home his fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents for a visit.

La cage aux folles II

1980 Comedy

A gay couple becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving cops and spies over stolen microfilm.

SHORT FILM

Lay-by

2024 Comedy

A closeted man gets more than he bargained for on his first gay hookup.

SHORT FILM

Changing Room

2011 Comedy, Drama

After a boxing workout, two groups of two men who are complete opposites find themselves in a locker room. They are about to go home when an argument breaks out.

SHORT FILM

L’étoile

2018 Romance

Despite their separation, two lovers meet under a tree, reflecting on their past and present feelings for each other.

Friends Forever

1986 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Kristian struggles to adjust to his new school in Copenhagen. He befriends two very different boys: nonconformist Henrik and bullying clique leader Patrick, who Kristian discovers is gay.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

Walk on Water

People You May Know

Oriented

Paradigma

American Translation

All Yours

Must Not Think

Freak Show

Welcome to Chechnya

What Can I Do with a Male Nude?

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

In the Name Of

Paris Is Burning

XXY

The Distance Between Us and the Sky

Death in Venice

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Fox and His Friends

The Consequence

Hidden Pleasures

You Are Not Alone

La Cage aux Folles

La cage aux folles II

Lay-by

Changing Room

L’étoile

Friends Forever

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