2017 Gay Movies & Short Films

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Skipping Stones

2017 Drama

After trying his luck in Berlin, Mitja returns to Slovenia where he is greeted by his boyfriend Bojan. The reunion turns out to be less than ideal as Mitja struggles to tell Bojan a secret that could cost him their relationship. But before he finds the right moment, things quickly get out of hand.

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Homecoming

2017 Documentary, Drama

From his upbringing in a deeply religious Jewish settlement in the West Bank to becoming an EU citizen and a speechwriter for the Vice President of the European Commission, Dan's extraordinary transformation is examined through the eyes of his brother, who sets out to understand the journey that changed him.

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Magic Mushrooms

2017 Comedy, Fantasy

After a teenage boy and his crush magically switch bodies after taking mushrooms, he discovers that attraction is more complicated than he thought.

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Hey Man

2017 Drama

The complex inner workings of Charlie and Jessie's relationship.

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Heritage

2017 Drama

Noam, a young gay man, discovers that his father, who just died, had a secret affair with a married man. He follows and meets that man. He now holds his father's secret.

Lost to Shame

2017 Drama

An actor is cast as a trans woman in a new film. He faces an identity crisis when he begins preparing for the role.

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Kick the Can

2017 Comedy

During a game of their unique hide and seek, a group of teenagers find themselves paired up in hiding. One has a bold idea brewing, while the other harbors a secretive truth.

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Love is Not Easy to Have

2017 Romance

Childhood sweethearts Yu Hui and Cheng Yue rebel against their families' opposition to stay together.

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The Middle of a Lake

2017 Drama

After the cremation of his father, Vincent and his family gather relatives in the back shop of the family butchery for a final tribute. Vincent announce to his family that he leaves for some time with his boyfriend Olivier.

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Journey

2017 Documentary

An autobiographical video about identity and an investigation into issues of desire, lust, longing, and love.

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Tonight

2017 Thriller

Dean and Ian are having relationship problems mostly caused by… him.

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Make Me Fly

2017 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A chance meeting on a flight sparks an unexpected romance between Emmanuelle and Adam, leading to a memorable evening together in Paris. But when a stranger named Damien claims to be Adam's partner, the illusion begins to unravel. Heartbroken, Emmanuelle boards her flight home - only to find herself face-to-face with Adam once again.

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Cherries

2017 Comedy

Family tensions and injustice unsettle Jakov's carefree summer, culminating in tragedy that sparks his emotional awakening and a search for understanding amid grown-up conflicts he struggles to comprehend.

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We Are Okay Now

2017 Drama

After a party, Jonnah, a troubled gay teenager, spends time with his straight best friend Demitri.

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Michael Lost and Found

2017 Documentary

Benjie seeks closure from his ex-boyfriend Michael, now an ex-gay evangelical, in a poignant exploration of identity and personal transformation.

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Him

2017 Drama

Max, a 12-year-old who is deaf, develops a crush on his older sister's boyfriend during a weekend getaway.

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Marz

2017 Drama

A lifelong friendship faces an uncertain future when a brief encounter sparks unexpected and complex emotions that challenge both parties.

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Lion

2017 Drama

Tom, a young man grappling with his identity, decides to venture into a gay bar, still navigating his truth. It's here that he encounters George, a mysterious figure whose presence promises to unravel unexpected facets of Tom's journey.

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A Stranger to Myself

2017 Drama

Ben seeks love and closeness through anonymous intimacy, grappling with emotional emptiness.

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Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart

2017 Drama

A chance meeting in a gay sauna between a younger man and an older gentleman unfolds into an unexpected journey of discovering the true meaning of love.

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Swimming Pool

2017 Comedy

Jota and Santi, teenage boys in Madrid, chase adventure to beat the summer heat, risking everything to explore a legendary pool in a controversial part of the city.

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Billy’s Blowjobs

2017 Drama

Tormented by his past, a man pursues anonymous encounters as a form of escapism, until one meeting has the potential to alter his perspective on life.

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Unconditional

2017 Drama

A teenage boy, struggling emotionally with his sexuality, prepares to come out to his parents by baking a cake.

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Pretty Dudes: Caught Gay-Handed

2017 Comedy

Sunji grapples with a personal issue he feels reluctant to share with his friends. Meanwhile, Zario reminisces about the initial encounter he had with Sunji and Ellington.

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After Party

2017 Documentary

Follows two men as they film their breakup, using their emotions to document the passion of their relationship's final stage.

Don’t Love Me

2017 Drama, Romance

Two men meet. They discover they share similar names and begin to date. They cook, make love, go on excursions, and do a lot of conversing to get to know each other, only to find they are not ready for love.

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Poesias Para Gael

2017 Drama, Romance

After a chain of unexpected events reshapes their lives, Hugo and Gael marry and begin a new chapter together, determined to build a future founded on love, resilience, and hope.

Gay Films from 2017

Skipping Stones

Homecoming

Magic Mushrooms

Hey Man

Heritage

Lost to Shame

Kick the Can

Love is Not Easy to Have

The Middle of a Lake

Journey

Tonight

Make Me Fly

Cherries

We Are Okay Now

Michael Lost and Found

Him

Marz

Lion

A Stranger to Myself

Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart

Swimming Pool

Billy’s Blowjobs

Unconditional

Pretty Dudes: Caught Gay-Handed

After Party

Don’t Love Me

Poesias Para Gael

2017 Collections

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