Gay Films about HIV & AIDS - Gay Films Matter

Live, Die, Reborn

2024 Drama

A potential love triangle between Emma, Sammy, and Cyril is shattered by the emergence of the AIDS crisis. Expecting the worst, each character's destiny takes an unexpected path.

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Nomansland

2013 Drama, Romance

Portrays a raw depiction of love and forgiveness in the Danish gay underground, exploring the intersection of intimacy and emotional connection.

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The Package

2013 Drama, Romance

In Sao Paulo, Leandro navigates a blossoming relationship with Jefferson, facing challenges when Jefferson reveals he is HIV-positive, prompting Leandro to reassess their future together.

Blue

1993 Drama

Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman’s experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.

The Butch Factor

2009 Documentary

A multicultural examination of modern gay male society, exploring how masculinity is defined, accepted, and expanded.

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Beakman & Jok

2021 Documentary

Explores the complex and fascinating life of Bay Area artist, leather man, AIDS activist, and renowned children's science educator Jok Church. Church revolutionized children's science education through his internationally syndicated comic strip, bestselling children's books, and the hit TV show Beakman's World.

Corpus Christi

2012 Documentary

Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi is a play retelling the Jesus story, with Jesus as a gay man living in the 1950s in Corpus Christi, Texas. This documentary follows the troupe, playwright, and audience around the world on a five-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community: religion.

Queerama

2017 Documentary, Musical

Compilation of archive footage from 1919 to the present, from both documentary and fictional sources, illustrating the huge changes in LGBTQ life in Britain over the 20th century.

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The Tightrope Walkers

2017 Comedy, Drama

Vincent's life takes a dramatic turn after a memorable night with Jean-Christophe on the beach, where a revelation threatens to change everything he thought he knew about himself and his future.

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Deaf Heaven

1993 Drama

Paul's lover Matthew is dying of AIDS and is suffering from dementia. When Paul meets Jake in the steamroom after a respite at a public pool, he learns of the Yiddish concept of "the Aydes" the job of the witness.

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The Battle of Amfar

2013 Documentary

When AIDS struck in the early 1980s, a scientist and a movie star did not have to respond - but they did. Dr. Mathilde Krim and Elizabeth Taylor joined forces to create amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. The fight against HIV has never been the same.

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Night of Love

2018 Drama, Romance

Yonatan's attempt to reunite with his ex-boyfriend in Tel Aviv ends in loneliness and confusion. As he searches for solace, he embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery.

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Majorettes in Space

1996 Comedy

Yuri, a Soviet astronaut on the Soyuz 27 mission, finds solace in stargazing. Meanwhile, Elena and Alexei explore their passion for dance. As Marina navigates her career as an air traffic controller, Ivan discovers the complexities of young love.

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A Cohabitation

2019 Drama, Romance

In 2013 Taipei, a newly moved-in gay couple faces separation when one partner is diagnosed with HIV.

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V is for Violet

1989 Drama

Violet is an aimless young actress who rises to fame through luck, charm, and relentless media attention despite lacking both discipline and talent. Meanwhile, a naïve teenager struggles to survive on the streets of New York, drifting into a life of scams and desperation. As their seemingly separate journeys unfold, the line between them begins to blur, raising the question of whether they are, in fact, the same person.

Folsom Forever

2014 Documentary

Traces the rise of San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair from a small community gathering to the world's largest outdoor kink and fetish festival, exploring its cultural impact and the charitable legacy it has built over the years.

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Positive

2019 Drama

Patrick and Alex's life together takes a sudden turn when Patrick learns about Alex's HIV diagnosis.

Kambyo

2008 Drama

In the final summer before adulthood begins, cousins Macky and Manuel hit the road in search of Macky’s missing friend Philip. Along for the ride are their adventurous friend Xavier and his intriguing companion Aldo. As the journey unfolds, the group navigates new connections, unexpected emotions, and the challenges of discovering who they are and what they want from the future.

Bottom

2012 Documentary

A man living in New York City is determined to have intimacy with as many men as possible in a year.

Sex Is…

1993 Documentary

Marc Huestis assembles candid interviews with 15 gay men in San Francisco, exploring sex, desire, and identity in the shadow of AIDS. Blending personal stories, archival footage, and porn clips, the film examines themes like first experiences, safe sex, intimacy, pain, race, and fantasy—all in pursuit of one question: how do we live fully with sex in our lives?

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The Pink Mirror

2003 Comedy

A colorful and humorous peek into the hidden world of Indian homosexuality, challenging societal norms.

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HIV: The Musical

2009 Comedy

James wrote a play, and Myles transformed it by adding a gay twist.

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Fucked

2011 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Son celebrates finishing exams at a gay nightclub with his best girlfriend, but finds himself in a life-altering situation spurred by the music and atmosphere.

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A Backside Approach

2012 Comedy, Romance

Tal and Yossi confront HIV testing and unexpected challenges, complicating their relationship.

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Raw

2003 Drama

After losing a date because he suggested protection, a young man struggles with his disires versus his need to remain safe.

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Positively Naked

2005 Documentary

Spencer Tunick's photography of 85 HIV-positive individuals marks POZ magazine's anniversary.

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Em Cinco Atos

2015 Drama

After the collapse of his marriage, Francisco shares an unforgettable night with Thiago, a mysterious young man he meets on the beach. What begins as a chance encounter soon becomes a life-changing experience, forcing Francisco to confront desire, loss, and the unexpected path ahead.