Middle Eastern Gay Movies & Short Films

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

The Cakemaker

2017 Drama, Romance

A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem to find the family of his deceased lover, embarking on a journey of closure and emotional discovery.

Yossi & Jagger

2002 Drama, Romance

Romance blossoms between two soldiers stationed at an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border, amid tensions and duty.

Synonymes

2019 Comedy, Drama

A young Israeli man escapes to Paris, leaving behind his nationality, guided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

2022 Drama, Musical

Pop clichés are redefined through the love between two men, entangled in a polyamorous chorus of lovers navigating complex relationships.

SHORT FILM

Iftah

2020 Drama

Iftah leaves his family in Tel-Aviv for a solitary life, torn between his attraction to men and his past, navigating societal prejudice across different timelines.

15 Years

2019 Drama

Yoav's life unravels when revelations from his best friend and partner about parenthood trigger his demons, leading to a spiral of self-destruction.

Like Me

2022 Drama

Follows Tom navigating a demanding relationship and hidden desires while struggling with his feelings for his friend.

Concerned Citizen

2022 Comedy, Drama

Ben, a progressive activist, transforms his gritty neighborhood in south Tel Aviv by spearheading a community garden project.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

SHORT FILM

Thirst

2015 Drama, Romance

Two friends' desert hike reveals hidden tensions, leading to a volatile mix of intimate and aggresive communication.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

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.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

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

Speedway Junky

1999 Drama, Romance

Johnny's aspirations of becoming a stock car racer lead him to a world of hustlers and unexpected connections in Vegas.

Good Boys

2005 Drama, Romance

Two sex workers, hired for a joint performance, find themselves developing an unexpected connection.

SHORT FILM

And Just Two More

2021 Drama

In Iran, a man living with his male mannequin lover faces bureaucratic hurdles to include his companion in the national census.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

Saturn in Opposition

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends share their confidences, hopes, and disappointments as they navigate life's challenges together.

SHORT FILM

Adam

2013 Drama

Tackles teenage bullying in a high school setting, exploring the consequences when a student's declaration of love for another boy triggers hostility and solidarity among classmates.

SHORT FILM

No Locked Doors

2014 Drama

Lior juggles his budding relationship with Nir while keeping it hidden from his ill younger brother, who seeks attention of his own.

Zenne Dancer

2011 Drama, Romance

Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul, befriends flamboyant belly dancer Can and conservative Ahmet, whose quest for honesty and liberty leads to tragic consequences.

Yossi

2012 Drama, Romance

Yossi Gutmann reflects on lost love a decade after his partner's death, encountering young soldier Tom who reignites his romantic feelings.

Snails in the Rain

2013 Drama, Romance

In 1989 Tel Aviv, linguistics student Boaz grapples with anonymous love letters that challenge his identity, disrupting his life with his girlfriend.

Are We OK?

2013 Drama

The key to unraveling Tammuz's life and dreamlike reality lies in Ihsan, a young boy with tetra-amelia syndrome.

SHORT FILM

Mani

2020 Drama

Mani, a 12-year-old boy, navigates his crush on the family driver during a transformative day.

Middle Eastern Gay Movies & Short Films

Out in the Dark

The Cakemaker

Yossi & Jagger

Synonymes

Steam: The Turkish Bath

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

Iftah

15 Years

Like Me

Concerned Citizen

The Judgment

Thirst

The Swimmer

Walk on Water

Oriented

Speedway Junky

Good Boys

And Just Two More

The Bubble

Saturn in Opposition

Adam

No Locked Doors

Zenne Dancer

Yossi

Snails in the Rain

Are We OK?

Mani

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