Gay Films with a Rural Setting

Harry + Max

2004 Drama, Romance

Two teen idol brothers, aged 23 and 16, confront their dysfunctional family history and deep affection for each other.

Fragments of Us

2024 Compilation

Featuring 3 early gay-themed short films by Monty Wolfe.

SHORT FILM

As Hard as You Can

2019 Thriller

In the middle of the countryside, Virgile is trying to reconnect with his childhood friend. But he discovers that Anthony has sunk into the throes of self-destruction and surrenders to extreme sexuality.

The Natural Enemy

2004 Drama

A nebbish police inspector investigates the death of a teenage boy in a French commune, facing locals either prejudiced against him or reluctant to help.

The Last Day

2004 Drama, Romance

Returning home, a young artist grapples with unrequited love for a childhood friend amidst the backdrop of his artistic journey.

Tropical Malady

2004 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A soldier's romance with a country boy intertwines with a Thai folk tale of shape-shifting shamans, weaving a tale of love, tradition, and the supernatural in a mesmerizing journey.

50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

2005 Drama

Billy navigates the complexities of growing up, discovering that being true to himself is the key to understanding life's mysteries.

Glue

2006 Drama, Romance

Aimless teens in a small desert town undergo intense coming-of-age experiences.

SHORT FILM

Grind

2014 Drama, Musical, Thriller

A musical tale delving into a troubled man's quest for connection in an overly connected world.

Save Me

2007 Drama, Romance

An addicted young man is sent to a Christian-run ministry to cure his "gay affliction", where he instead faces the truth in his heart and spirit.

The Inmate

2007 Drama, Romance

Tells the story of Rommel, who accidentally kills a boy and finds friendship with Esteban in jail. After release, Rommel and his wife Sita's lives are disrupted by Esteban's return, leading to profound self-discovery.

In the Arms of My Enemy

2007 Action, Drama, Romance

Four men in 1856 Eastern Europe become embroiled in tales of crime and retribution, testing their bonds of friendship.

Aichaku

2024 Drama

The lives of an American expat and a half Japanese construction worker living in rural Japan are forever changed over the course of three days as they engage in an unexpected romance.

Dream Boy

2008 Drama, Romance

Based on Jim Grimsley's novel, two gay teens navigate love in the rural South during the late '70s.

SHORT FILM

The Dirt Between My Fingers

2020 Drama

During the autumn, an unexpected friendship blossoms between two boys who meet under unusual circumstances.

The Man Who Loved Yngve

2008 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

A boy's life changes when he becomes fascinated by a new classmate, jeopardizing his relationship and challenging his worldview as he navigates adolescence and budding desires.

Brotherhood

2009 Drama, Romance

Former Danish servicemen Lars and Jimmy's hostile beginnings in a neo-Nazi group evolve into an unexpected friendship and passionate love affair, complicated by dark revelations that test their loyalty and convictions.

Light Gradient

2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young gay couple's camping trip through Brandenburg's woods takes a turn with mishaps and unexpected encounters on a farm.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Holding Your Breath

2026 Drama

Summer, 2003. 14-year-old friends Miguel and Javi spend their days swimming, playing video games and competing to see who can hold their breath underwater the longest. Javi always wins, claiming his swimsuit is magic. But as Miguel’s curiosity grows, so does something harder to name. Beneath the surface, their friendship begins to change, marking a summer of first desire and fading innocence.

Drifting Laurent

2025 Comedy

Laurent, 29, feels stuck and unsure of his direction. Seeking escape, he retreats to an Alpine ski resort during the off season, where encounters with the local residents slowly pull him into new and surprising connections.

There’s a Zombie Outside

2024 Horror

A struggling artist is deeply enmeshed in the world of cult cinema. As his identity blurs with his dark creations, he starts to see the monster from his films creeping into his reality, leaving him unable to distinguish fact from fiction.

SHORT FILM

Without Words

2010 Drama

A German soldier encounters a wounded Soviet soldier in a forest. No words are exchanged, only compassion.

Stolen Moments

2025 Compilation

A husband and father is haunted by the consequences of a one-night stand, a young man returns to his home town to reflect on the tragic events that he left to escape, and a student's holiday in Corsica proves an opportunity for friendship, reflection and self-discovery. An intimate collection of stories of fleeting encounters, private worlds and enduring memories both cherished and traumatic.

SHORT FILM

Flight

2017 Drama

After a tough break-up, a student finds comfort in a budding relationship.

SHORT FILM

Cowboy

2008 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Real estate agent Christian explores remote villages for investments and finds himself entangled in a rustic community's dark secrets, confronting his own desires and survival.

COMING SOON

The Incomer

2026 Comedy

On a remote Scottish isle, siblings Isla and Sandy hunt birds and talk to mythical beings while fighting off outsiders. Their lives change when Daniel, an awkward official, arrives to relocate them.

SHORT FILM

Zero

2020 Drama

In a remote border garrison, a young soldier named Ali navigates a dangerous secret: a clandestine relationship with his fellow soldier, Farshad.