Gay Films about Grief - Gay Films Matter

Beginners

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Oliver, a graphic designer, is captivated by the free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. His father's memories push him to embrace the possibility of a real, lasting relationship.

L’amour fou

2010 Documentary

Delves into the complex relationship between iconic fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge, exploring love amidst creativity.

Close to Leo

2002 Drama, Romance

When 21-year-old Leo tells his rural French family that he’s HIV positive, their relationships are pushed to the limit. His brother Marcel senses something is wrong, and during a trip to Paris, he finally confronts Leo about what he suspects.

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.

SHORT FILM

Twilight of the Gods

1996 Comedy

After rescuing a wounded European soldier following a pitched battle, a Maori warrior must navigate cultural clashes and unexpected alliances during wartime.

Michael

2011 Drama, Thriller

Over five months, the life of a disturbed man unfolds as he keeps a boy captive in his basement, exploring the depths of his actions.

My Last Round

2011 Drama, Romance

Hugo's fascination with Octavio, a middle-aged local boxing champion, is tested when Hugo lands a new job in the city, challenging their bond and aspirations.

Naked As We Came

2012 Drama

Love, loss, and hope collide against a tranquil backdrop, prompting reflection on dreams and their fulfillment.

All the Fires

2023 Drama

Bruno, a troubled teenage pyromaniac, escapes the city and sets out on a journey to find a girl he met online. Along the way, he's forced to confront his unresolved grief over his father's death and his struggles with his sexual identity.

Saltwater

2012 Romance

Will's return to civilian life reunites him with old friends and new challenges, including unexpected love and loss.

SHORT FILM

Strangers

2021 Drama

Under a tree, two strangers engage in a heated debate over who rightfully belongs there, each harboring reasons that resonate deeply.

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.

My Straight Son

2012 Drama, Romance

Fashion photographer Diego must reconnect with his estranged teenage son when his boyfriend falls into a coma from a brutal attack, forcing them to bridge their differences amidst crisis.

Kill Your Darlings

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

In 1944, a murder brings together iconic Beat Generation poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs, intertwining their lives amidst wartime intrigue.

Bridegroom

2013 Documentary

Shane Bitney Crone's plans to marry his partner are shattered by tragedy, leading him to confront discrimination and loss in a powerful narrative of love and resilience.

Truth

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Caleb's love for Jeremy blurs reality as his past and mental health unravel.

SHORT FILM

A Last Farewell

2013 Drama, Romance

An alternative family drama about life and death.

The Falls: Testament of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Chris and RJ reunite amidst personal and community challenges, reflecting on their past and the loss of a mutual friend.

Gerontophilia

2013 Comedy, Romance

At a old age care home, a male nurse begins to explore his attraction to older men, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal boundaries.

Aleksandr’s Price

2013 Drama

Traumatized by loss and financial strain, illegal immigrant Aleksandr Ivanov turns to night working, descending into New York City's dark underbelly and a battle for survival.

SHORT FILM

The World in Your Window

2017 Drama

Jesse lives in a twilight world of sadness and silence, squeezed into a tiny caravan with his grief stricken father. They are stuck, until an accidental friendship with a transsexual unlocks the means for Jesse to liberate his father and himself.

Toast

2010 Comedy, Drama

The ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960s Britain.

SHORT FILM

Leanne Is Gone

2013 Drama

After his sister’s suicide, Dylan, a young gay recovering addict, moves in with her widowed husband Sean. As buried truths surface, their shared grief spirals into an unexpected and forbidden connection.

Boulevard

2014 Drama

In a marriage of convenience, a devoted husband confronts his hidden life, forcing him to come to terms with his secrets.

Ozon: Remastered & Uncut

2022 Compilation

Dive into the twists and transgressive turns of the early short films of auteur director François Ozon.

SHORT FILM

Super/Man

2021 Thriller

A young gay man finds out how high he can get, and how low he can go, when he finds himself trapped inside of sex club with a devilish older man.

The Heroes of Evil

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three teenagers, brought together by bullying, indulge in petty theft, sex and drugs. They inevitably realize they can resort to violence to take revenge on everyone who has humiliated them: students, teachers and other outcasts. One of them escalates to killing, and desires to kill again. Anyone can become his next victim. The other two face the question: should they resort to violence to stop the killings?