Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

SHORT FILM

Chameleon

2021 Drama

Ali, a young gay Muslim man in Abidjan, reluctantly attends the church wedding of his former lover Saint. A guest named Maël senses the truth between them and later uses it to trap Ali in sexual blackmail.

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Will I See You Again?

2024 Drama, Romance

After 20 years of estrangement, two former college teammates find themselves summoned to their late friend's estate hearing. To claim their inheritance, they must first confront their past relationship while undergoing a polygraph test.

Drive Back Home

2024 Drama

In 1970, a gruff New Brunswick plumber travels to Toronto to bail out his estranged gay brother jailed for public indecency. Reluctantly driving home together per their mother's wish, their tense reunion tests their sibling bond.

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Kings America Made

2020 Documentary

This film traces a young Black boy’s search for peace in America as he confronts mental trauma, emerging sexuality, and haunting visions of death. His inner journey is reflected through the real life testimonies of four gay Black men living in New York City.

Jacked

2022 Drama

Forced out of home by his religious mother for being gay, Ethan leaves Michigan for Hollywood to pursue his acting dreams. But he soon finds himself spiralling into drugs, prostitution, and homelessness.

Retablo

2017 Drama

Segundo Paucar dreams of following in his father's footsteps by becoming a master maker of traditional story boxes, determined to preserve his family's craft for future generations.

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Sacrament

2024 Horror

Hiking in the vast mountains of the American West, Belford and Winston grapple with unspoken tensions. As they argue about their feelings for each other, Belford recalls their first meeting at church.

The Israeli Boys

2020 Compilation

Secrets, lies, surprises and more are explored in this rich selection of gay short films from Israel.

Boys on Film 23: Dangerous to Know

2023 Compilation

Ten encounters from across the globe, where the dangerous allure of attraction yields emotional results - proving that the age-old adage of taking the plunge is as relevant as ever before.

New Queer Visions: Seeing Is Believing

2020 Compilation

In a world where men hide their true love and feelings, where a mother turns a blind eye to her son's identity, and where religion dictates that a man may only lie with a woman - is everything we see truly what it seems to be?

SHORT FILM

Nidhal

2022 Animation, Documentary

This is the story of Nidhal, a gay Tunisian who defended the rights and freedoms of queer people on a local radio station. The resulting controversy and death threats led him to seek asylum in the Netherlands.

Boys on Film 24: Happy Endings

2024 Compilation

A stunning collection of 11 gay short films.

The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances

2022 Compilation

A compilation of 7 short films that delve into the different perspectives of male sexuality.

The Italian Boys

2020 Compilation

Immerse yourself in Italian culture, humor and lush landscapes in these beautiful short films from Italy.

SHORT FILM

Solitude

2023 Drama, Romance

Zeph’s relationship with his friend and crush, Sol, is called into question as he increasingly spends more time with him preparing for an art exhibition.

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Anti God

2020 Drama

A priest becomes the focal point of an unsettling piece of erotic video art, where power, devotion and desire blur beyond recognition.

Down the River

2004 Drama

Krit is openly gay, but his closest friend, Win, is questioning. As they grow older, their love is tested when the two finally explore their passion.

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His Voice

2021 Drama

Juliano is the leader of a modern Christian youth group. Despite all the freedom they preach, he finds himself carrying the silent weight of a double life.

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Impetus

2021 Drama

In 1929 Austria, young novice Paulinus prepares to take his final vows at a secluded monastery. His only glimpse of the outside world comes through Jakob, a local farmer who visits daily. As their bond deepens, Paulinus faces a painful choice between devotion and desire, faith and freedom, and the uncertain place he truly calls home.

Pink Narcissus

1971 Drama, Fantasy

An intimate poem unfolding within the desires of a young man.

Ernesto

1979 Drama, Romance

In 1911 Trieste, 17-year-old Ernesto explores his sexuality. He pursues music while being torn between an intense friendship with Emilio and a desire for Emilio's twin sister, Rachele.

Dear Boys

1980 Comedy, Drama

A middle-aged writer, plagued by self-doubt and writer's block, manipulates a young lover to fulfill his craving for youth, risking everything in the pursuit of his desires.

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Concept of Beauty

2008 Drama

A young man traveling through life, observing beauty hidden deep within a dark society.

SHORT FILM

Rutina

2022 Drama

A closeted gay teen has to break through a daily routine that keeps him tied into a life full of fear and homophobia, even though the struggle eventually will take him to confront society itself.

Strawberry and Chocolate

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of two men who are complete opposites: one gay, the other straight; one a fierce communist, the other an individualist. Despite their differences, they come to love each other.

World and Time Enough

1994 Drama, Romance

HIV-positive artist Mark and his lover Joey struggle with relationship issues and maintaining a monogamous union. Joey, who was adopted, searches for his biological parents.

SHORT FILM

Forsaken

1994 Drama

A boy grapples with conflicting feelings of love and religious conviction.