Gay Films Set in the Summer - Gay Films Matter

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In the Woods We Can Be Together

2018 Drama, Romance

Under the scorching summer sun, two young men find refuge in a park's woods. Unaware, they embark on a summer filled with exploration, emotions, and romance. But is love enough?

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Shirley and Baby

2018 Drama

Daniel navigates life as Shirley, a transvestite, alongside Baby, confronting aging and self-perception in their shared home.

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Black Lips

2018 Drama

A solitary Chinese immigrant in Australia, entrenched in his daily routine, embarks on an unforeseen journey that brings him to a deeper self-awareness.

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You See the Moon

2018 Drama

Lisbon, after another scorching summer, leaves Miguel feeling deeply jaded. An impromptu party at his apartment rekindles memories of a past passion.

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Without Saying Goodbye

2024 Romance

Noah and Alexandre spend their last night together before saying goodbye.

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Summer

2019 Drama

Lucas, a 20-year-old, spends his last summer days at the lake with friends, only to realize it may not be where he belongs.

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In a Strange Room

2020 Documentary

In the summer of 2008, Enzo travels to Berlin to work on a creative documentary and find a former lover.

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My Almost First Time

2022 Drama

Based on filmmaker Charles Lum's own experience, this film captures a young man's journey to a gay beach in Sint Maarten, where a near encounter with intimacy marks a pivotal moment in his life.

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August

2022 Drama, Romance

Prussia, summer 1790: Two young men, August and Karl, escape from the rules and laws of their noble households. For one day, they live out their personal freedom. Until the point where their utopia becomes real.

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The Boys of the Sea

2023 Drama, Fantasy

Three boyfriends who share intimacy spend their last summer together. But, a surprising change occurs.

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Reunion

2022 Drama

When a lovesick young man reunites with his oblivious long-distance boyfriend on a whirlwind summer holiday, reality clashes with expectations.

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That Thing We Do

2003 Drama, Romance

Kevin's visit to his family's summer cottage sparks a reconnection with his younger cousin, leading to unexpected revelations.

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Tam, gdzie placza ptaki

2023 Drama

Szymon, a fourteen-year-old living in a seaside village, navigates the tumultuous stage of puberty. His routine life is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a childhood friend. What starts as a casual reunion on a cliff evolves into his first summer romance.

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Water Circles Under Cotton Clouds

2023 Drama

In a dystopian future marked by pandemics and political upheaval, a group of young people hide on the city's outskirts after stealing vaccines. Tensions arise over sexuality and ethnicity, reflecting a regressive society.

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Invincible Summer

2024 Drama

Alone at home on a summer night, Clément is determined to lose his virginity, scrolling through profiles on a dating app.

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One Afternoon

2021 Drama

A strict and unapproachable father and his two sons live in a soon-to-be-renovated old house. The younger brother likes to tag after his older brother as if it was the most important task of his life. Day after day, they lived in calm peace, like nothing would ever change. It wasn't until a mysterious moment that happened one summer afternoon where things changed.

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Muscat

2023 Drama

Samir begins to realize his attraction to men after meeting Louis, a tourist visiting Morocco with his wife. When tragedy strikes, Samir finds himself as Louis' only hope for help.

A Month in the Country

1987 Drama

Two soldiers recover from the first World War while spending a summer in a Yorkshire village.

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Joy Boy

2018 Drama

Inspired by real events, this film delves into the transformative journey of Jonny - a young man navigating the complexities of his conservative upbringing, devout church community, and the discovery of his true self amidst emerging sexuality

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Dreaming Like Louis

2020 Comedy, Drama

Louis is spending the summer in his boyfriend Paul's family house, hidden in the depths of the French countryside. It is very hot, the house is empty and the two lovers are alone. They make love, play, go for walks, make love again and sleep, at night and sometimes during the day. But Paul, whose mother has just died, is tired and nervous. Meanwhile, Louis has started feeling bored and isolated. He begins imagining things, dreaming surreal but also hyper-realistic dreams.

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Arlo and the Sea

2023 Drama

Arlo lives by the sea and spends most of his time alone, until he meets a boy named Finn.

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Tasty

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A queer teenager discovers pride in his newly embraced identity amid the pulsating energy of a Melbourne gay nightclub in 1994, inspired by a true story.

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Siemiany

2009 Drama

Andrzej and Michal's enduring friendship blossoms into a series of cherished memories over summers spent together in the quaint village of 'Siemiany,' shaping their lives and bond.

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The Visitor

2002 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Michael's encounter with surfer C.K. in Australia leads to a night of self-discovery and unexpected connections, exploring themes of longing and identity.

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Heatwave

2021 Drama

A mother-son relationship reaches a breaking point amid a summer heatwave.

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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.

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Tomorrow Everything Will Be Better

2008 Drama

Álvaro hides his sexuality by maintaining a relationship with a girlfriend, but the fear of being exposed grows stronger every day. During a seemingly ordinary afternoon at the neighborhood pool with his friends, he is forced to confront the truth he has tried so hard to conceal.