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Gay Films about Grief

Gay movies & short films that explore grief, loss and the journey of healing, capturing the deep emotions of love and mourning.

Vapors
SHORT FILM

Vapors

1965 Drama
A provocative portrayal of conflicts and lives of gay men during a night in a New York bathhouse.
The Burning Boy
SHORT FILM

The Burning Boy

2001 Drama, Romance
A closeted teenage gay boy shares a swim and an afternoon together with his straight best friend. When his looks and longing let his secret out, his friend pleasantly surprises him but an accident occurs and tragedy ensues.
Family History
SHORT FILM

Family History

2020 Horror
Four years after his mother's death, a young man introduces his new boyfriend to his conservative father, revealing hidden tensions.
Achilles
SHORT FILM

Achilles

1995 Animation
Greek warrior Achilles returns to the Trojan War, grappling with grief and heroism.
Country People
SHORT FILM

Country People

2016 Drama
After his lover dies, a writer teaches a gay studies class to mysterious locals who have secrets.
Look Baba I’m Happy
SHORT FILM

Look Baba I’m Happy

2018 Drama
Gulzar, a gay Afghan man, reckons with dark memories after the death of his estranged father in Berlin.
Barumbadings

Barumbadings

2021 Action, Comedy
After the loss of the man who raised and protected them, three gay gangsters come together to grieve. As memories resurface, their sorrow gradually gives way to a heartfelt celebration of his fearless spirit and vibrant legacy.