The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts
Five award-winning short films from across the globe that delve into heart-pumping escapades varying from the intimate to the ultra-violent. The night has never looked so inviting.
Twinkle
Shoko and Mutsuki’s marriage confronts societal norms and personal desires, redefining love in a modern Japanese fairy tale.
Coming Out
Yo, a gay university student, hides his sexuality but finds solace and acceptance at the bar with his friends.
Hot Men Cold Dictatorships
Four young Hungarian men share their personal stories of oppression and resilience in a changing society for LGBT individuals.
Rhythm & Blues
John’s encounter with Byron leads to a wild night of thrills and danger.
The Nomi Song
Klaus Nomi, a unique figure in 1980s rock music, blends opera and pop, captivating audiences but facing the pitfalls of fame, friendship, and betrayal in the New Wave scene.
As Silence Passes By
Antonio returns to his home after a long absence. He then discovers that his family is on the brink of falling apart because of his fraternal twin, who suffers from severe back malformation. Now, he is going to have to face him.
Assembly
Artist Rashaad Newsome converts an ex-military space into an artistic sanctuary exploring Black and queer identity. Features performances by dancers, musicians, poets and AI, focusing on resistance through art, vogue culture and healing.
LasVegas
Tristan, a young fashion designer striving for independence, is captivated by Sunny, a charismatic night worker. Their intense love story evolves into a journey between dreams and reality, unveiling secrets that challenge their notions of freedom and desire.
Theorem
A mysterious young man entrances each member of a wealthy family. His sudden departure leaves behind a wake of transformation and introspection as they grapple with newfound desires and secrets revealed.
Endless Summer Syndrome
The mother of two adopted children’s sense of duty takes a macabre turn when she learns that her husband may be having an affair with one of their kids.
Half Brother
Sandra’s mother has been missing for days. Disoriented and without money, she asks Jorge, her distant half brother, for help, but after recording a homophobic aggression, he is being threatened to not release the images.
Tropical Night
After a South Korean soldier dies by suicide while on leave. Searching for answers, his younger brother travels to meet the man his brother loved, uncovering painful truths about grief, loss, and the bonds left behind.
One Summer Night
Caught in forbidden love, Yong Joon defects from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Years later, a reunion forces him to choose between past and present.
Willie and Jimmy Dean
1950s Hollywood becomes the backdrop for a secret relationship between a young writer and his roommate, James Dean. As both men pursue recognition and suppress their desires, their bond intensifies, shadowed by consequences neither can escape.