2012 Gay Movies & Short Films

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Human Warmth

2012 Drama, Romance

Antoine cherishes his closeness to Bruno, craving his warmth, but must confront the inevitable moment of separation.

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The Apple Tree

2012 Drama, Romance

Gabe and Jonathan navigate a forbidden love in the 1940s, hiding their relationship until Jonathan's death forces Gabe to confront prejudice in a poignant exploration of LGBTQ+ elders' struggles.

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Dirty Talk

2012 Comedy, Romance

Nathan, a conservative English teacher, confides in his best friend Zach about a steamy one-night stand with a passionate Latin lover in this comedic short.

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Cant

2012 Drama

Sadeq is caught between his love for Tony and his commitment to his religion. On the day Sadeq is to travel back to Syria, Tony discovers a secret that threatens to destroy their lives together.

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First Comes Love

2012 Drama

Two men in love, lying naked in bed, captured in an intimate experimental video. Projected large across a room, the silent loop creates a tender and immersive presence.

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Headlong

2012 Drama

During a dance competition in a foreign city, a young ballet dancer confronts loneliness until he encounters a mysterious stranger on the run.

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Sergeant

2012 Drama, Romance

A chance meeting in Belgrade changes everything for two men by morning's light.

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Nobody’s Child

2012 Drama

The story of a gay young man who has to grow up in a hurry when his best friend, who learns she has breast cancer, asks him - and not the boy's father - to take custody of her 8-year-old son if anything happens to her.

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The Infamous T

2012 Documentary

Examines an intimate year in the life of Jonathon, a young gay man finding himself while living at the intersection of queer and black identities and struggling with a lifetime of homelessness. As he struggles to balance his family of origin and family of choice, stay in school, and be his most authentic self, Jonathon discovers that home is more than four walls, and friendship can transform us.

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Be A Woman

2012 Documentary

In a laundrette, a man removes all his masculine clothing until he stands naked. He then slips into women’s clothes.

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All God’s Creatures

2012 Comedy, Drama

After the death of their father, brothers Asher and Charlie face a rift of near-mythic scale when a sudden act of cruelty pushes their already fragile bond to the breaking point.

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Uncle & Son

2012 Drama

Hung’s parents abandoned him long time ago. He has lived with his uncle Ba since he was a child. Uncle Ba is a clever tailor and he’s always kind to others. However, he is discriminated on the grounds of sex because he’s gay. People they always tease him and speak against him and the Hung family behind his back. Hung feels so lonely.

The Dark Side of Love

2012 Drama

Two brothers, a waiter with a crush, and a drug addict entangled in a complicated relationship reunite to mourn their mother's death, grappling with their diverse life paths and personal struggles.

White Frog

2012 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Story of a neglected teen with mild Asperger’s syndrome whose life is changed forever when tragedy hits his family.

The Silent Thief

2012 Thriller

A cunning drifter who disrupts the Henderson family, unraveling buried secrets and escalating to a violent climax upon their son's return.

My Brother the Devil

2012 Drama, Romance

Two Egyptian brothers in gangland London confront their own biases to survive the challenges they face.

Struck by Lightning

2012 Comedy, Drama

A high schooler recounts how he used blackmail to solicit contributions from classmates for his literary magazine, revealing the darker side of ambition and power dynamics among youth.

Call Me Kuchu

2012 Documentary

Ugandan LGBT activists fight against draconian laws and persecution in their country, led by figures like David Kato, to defend their rights and dignity.

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Yeah, Kowalski!

2012 Comedy, Romance

13-year-old Gabe Kowalski is a late bloomer who goes to great lengths to impress his classmate crush, Shane.

Mixed Kebab

2012 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim's choice to live with Kevin challenges familial expectations and redefines his understanding of love and commitment.

Men to Kiss

2012 Comedy, Romance

Tobi and Ernie, a gay couple, face an unexpected threat to their relationship when Ernie's old friend Uta pays them a visit that turns sinister.

Speechless

2012 Drama

A mute man found by police reveals his silent past to a nurse and friends, unraveling unexpected truths.

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Benjamin’s Flowers

2012 Animation

Sharing his apartment with his dog, Benjamin's lack of love and company has placed him on the borderline between fantasy and reality.

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A Little Bit

2012 Drama, Romance

The relationship dynamic between two young men, Sam and Will, over a period of time, placing their romantic feelings under scrutiny.

Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia

2012 Compilation

A mix of ten UK-based short films from scorching new British talent that depict LGBT characters in situations both funny and heart-rending, definitive and unique.

Impossible Choice

2012 Drama, Romance

For the minister's son, Brandon, this is a summer of awakening and acceptance of his sexuality. For his father, this is a challenge to his roots in the bible.

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Cock N’ Bull

2012 Comedy

After a painful breakup, Wes asks his best friend Chris to keep him company for the evening. What starts as harmless prank calls to pass the time quickly spirals out of control, turning a night of laughter into a frightening ordeal neither of them saw coming.

Gay Films from 2012

All Gay Films from 2012

Human Warmth

The Apple Tree

Dirty Talk

Cant

First Comes Love

Headlong

Sergeant

Nobody’s Child

The Infamous T

Be A Woman

All God’s Creatures

Uncle & Son

The Dark Side of Love

White Frog

The Silent Thief

My Brother the Devil

Struck by Lightning

Call Me Kuchu

Yeah, Kowalski!

Mixed Kebab

Men to Kiss

Speechless

Benjamin’s Flowers

A Little Bit

Boys on Film 8: Cruel Britannia

Impossible Choice

Cock N’ Bull

2012 Collections

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