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| ›› A Normal Guy ‹‹ |
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›› My Dad Works the Night Shift ‹‹ |
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›› Boy Erased ‹‹ |
| 2019 | 14 mins | Romania |
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2018 | 14 mins | Canada |
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2018 | 115 mins | US |
one man's incessant search for a
body beautiful for the night. |
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a wonderfully refreshing take on
the coming out scenario. |
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the stark repercussions of forcing a child
to go against their natural sexuality. |
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| ›› Whole New Thing ‹‹ |
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›› Beefcake ‹‹ |
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›› Watercolors ‹‹ |
| 2005 | 92 mins | Canada |
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1998 | 92 mins | Canada |
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2008 | 114 mins | US |
a highly refreshing approach
to human sexuality. |
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a homoerotic homage to the life and times
of photographer Bob Mizer. |
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a sensitive, if bittersweet tale
of first love. |
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| ›› Glances ‹‹ |
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›› Ioana ‹‹ |
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›› Inside Sport - The Last Taboo ‹‹ |
| 2020 | 7 mins | US |
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2015 | 29 mins | Switzerland |
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2010 | 30 mins | UK |
the near wordless encounter
between two men. |
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a vivid depiction of the reality of
working the streets. |
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the stark reality about coming out in the
so-called Beautiful Game. |
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| ›› Escaping Gravity ‹‹ |
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›› Sunken Plum - Chen Li ‹‹ |
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›› Chaos Toad ‹‹ |
| 2013 | 23 mins | Germany |
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2017 | 20 mins | China |
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2018 | 8 mins | UK |
the heart-warming reconciliation between
a father and his son. |
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finding the inner strength to be
your true sexual self. |
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the close relationship between a mother,
her son and his imaginary friend. |
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| ›› Nineteen ‹‹ |
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›› It's Still Your Bed ‹‹ |
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›› Cognitio ‹‹ |
| 2015 | 10 mins | US |
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2019 | 18 mins | US |
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2018 | 20 mins | Denmark |
an emotional work on the gift
of love and life. |
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an old fashioned love story
of boy meets boy. |
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the emotional impact of loneliness
on the mind and body. |
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| ›› Lost & Found ‹‹ |
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›› Pride ‹‹ |
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›› Samira ‹‹ |
| 2015 | 8 mins | Israel |
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2013 | 30 mins | Bulgaria |
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2016 | 17 mins | Germany |
an achingly topical work on the perils
of mobile phone insecurity. |
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a powerful take on homophobia
within the family unit. |
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a deeply heartfelt work on the harsh
reality of deportation. |
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| ›› The Colour of His Hair ‹‹ |
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›› Turn It Around ‹‹ |
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›› Balls - aka Guys & Balls ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 23 mins | UK |
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2017 | 9 mins | Netherlands |
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2004 | 102 mins | Germany |
the reality of living life when homosexuality
was still a criminal offence. |
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a wonderfully tender take of to thy
ownself, being true. |
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a comical look at homophobia in the
so-called beautiful game. |
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| ›› With Thelma ‹‹ |
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›› Kiko's Saints ‹‹ |
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›› Gilles ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 14 mins | Belgium |
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2019 | 25 mins | France |
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2016 | 6 mins | Netherlands - France |
a delightful take on gay parenting and
the anxieties of getting it right. |
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a realistic depiction of gay manga
styled adult entertainment. |
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a graphic reminder of the shocking
reality of sexual prejudice. |
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| ›› The Sex of Angels ‹‹ |
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›› The Middle of a Lake ‹‹ |
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›› In Beating Cells ‹‹ |
| 2012 | 105 mins | Spain |
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2017 | 22 mins | France |
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2017 | 25 mins | Germany |
a sensuous journey of sexual exploration
in all of its seductive charm. |
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the telling tale of family loyalty
tested to breaking point. |
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a bittersweet coming-of-age tale
of first love. |
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| ›› Golden Boys ‹‹ |
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›› It's Consuming Me ‹‹ |
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›› Buddy ‹‹ |
| 2016 | 8 mins | Canada |
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2012 | 3 mins | Germany | FreeView |
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2015 | 12 mins | Netherlands |
the telling tale of closeted homosexuality
disguised as overt masculinity. |
|
the dramatic life and times of a young man
in three minutes. |
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the hope for reconciliation
with an ex-lover. |
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| ›› Against the Law ‹‹ |
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›› Consenting Adults ‹‹ |
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›› A Very British Sex Scandal ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 85 mins | UK |
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2007 | 75 mins | UK |
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2007 | 85 mins | UK |
a moving account of the trial of Peter
Wildeblood and its legal repercussions. |
|
the story of a man did the right thing
against his personal inclination. |
|
a reserved depiction of the trial
of Peter Wildeblood. |
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| ›› Beautiful Alexander ‹‹ |
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›› Boys - Jongens ‹‹ |
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›› Dante vs. Mohammed Ali ‹‹ |
| 2019 | 13 mins | Netherlands |
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2014 | 78 mins | Netherlands |
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2018 | 28 mins | Netherlands |
a tender exploration of the growing
confidence of a young gay man. |
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Mischa Kamp's beautifully crafted story
of first love. |
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a beautifully shot, often surreal, but
lush portrait of boys in love. |
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| ›› Doors Cut Down ‹‹ |
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›› Jubilee ‹‹ |
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›› From Beginning to End ‹‹ |
| 2000 | 18 mins | Spain |
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1978 | 100 mins | UK |
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2009 | 96 mins | Brazil |
a young man's insatiable desire
for restroom sex. |
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a blatantly anti-establishment post-punk
vision of England. |
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an all-consuming story of
brotherly love. |
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| ›› Mother Knows Best ‹‹ |
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›› An Evening - En Aften ‹‹ |
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›› Dániel ‹‹ |
| 2016 | 13 mins | Sweden |
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2016 | 10 mins | Denmark |
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2015 | 14 mins | UK |
the turning point in a mother
and son relationship. |
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the developing relationship between
a pair of gay teenagers. |
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a telling variant on male
prostitution. |
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| ›› Lukas by the Sea ‹‹ |
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›› South of Heaven ‹‹ |
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›› Brick - Steen ‹‹ |
| 2016 | 26 mins | Netherlands |
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2019 | 18 mins | Netherlands |
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2013 | 13 mins | Netherlands |
a dreamlike ode to the search for
companionship and love. |
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having to decide between the love of your
family, or that of your boyfriend. |
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a gritty tale of
repressed sexuality. |
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| ›› My God, I'm Queer ‹‹ |
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›› Paint the Dragons' Eyes ‹‹ |
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›› Dungarees ‹‹ |
| 2020 | 30 mins | UK |
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2020 | 15 mins | UK |
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2020 | 5 mins | UK |
a compelling documentary on being proud
to be openly gay and Muslim. |
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a beautifully crafted tale of love,
over prejudice. |
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a visually bright and upbeat work on
the growing pains of youth. |
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| ›› The Scene ‹‹ |
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›› In a Heartbeat ‹‹ |
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›› Sebastiane ‹‹ |
| 2020 | 11 mins | UK |
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2017 | 4 mins | US |
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1976 | 81 mins | UK |
the wonders of a life beyond
PlayStation. |
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the heartfelt message of sexual
acceptance; animated style. |
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a homoerotic homage to the legend
of the Christian martyr. |
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| ›› Night of Love ‹‹ |
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›› After Dawn ‹‹ |
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›› Mario ‹‹ |
| 2018 | 25 mins | Israel |
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2017 | 24 mins | Belgium - Poland |
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2018 | 124 mins | Switzerland |
an explicit depiction of life at the end
of lonely street. |
|
a bittersweet exploration of the dark side
of love and desire. |
|
a bittersweet take on coming out or perhaps
not, in the so-called beautiful game. |
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| ›› Orpheus' Song ‹‹ |
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›› Prick Up Your Ears ‹‹ |
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›› The Visitor ‹‹ |
| 2019 | 75 mins | Germany |
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1987 | 105 mins | UK |
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2011 | 69 mins | Germany |
a sensuous take on a Greek holiday
bromance. |
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the life and dramatic times of noted
'60s playwright Joe Orton. |
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a strikingly vivid account of one man's
journey of sexual awakening. |
|
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| ›› Poof ‹‹ |
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›› Floating Melon ‹‹ |
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›› Spiral ‹‹ |
| 2018 | 17 mins | UK |
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2015 | 19 mins | China |
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2018 | 16 mins | Sweden |
when coming out to your family
is not an option. |
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a biting testament to the repercussions
of taking street drugs. |
|
a stylish, if overtly dark intense tale
of love and horror. |
|
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| ›› Beyond the Walls ‹‹ |
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›› Easy Money ‹‹ |
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›› Stockholm Daybreak ‹‹ |
| 2012 | 96 mins | Belgium - Canada - France |
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2010 | 15 mins | Spain |
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2013 | 7 mins | Sweden |
a beautifully realistic study of
affairs of the heart. |
|
a disconcerting take of life
on the game. |
|
a wondrous tale of best friends finally
letting their hearts run free. |
|
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| ›› Distances ‹‹ |
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›› The Memory of You ‹‹ |
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›› No Brakes ‹‹ |
| 2014 | 17 mins | Sweden |
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2015 | 11 mins | Sweden |
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2008 | 11 mins | Sweden |
the bittersweet bond between a mother
and her son. |
|
a captivating ode to the love that
could have been. |
|
coming to terms with your sexuality being
different to those around you. |
|
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| ›› Filip ‹‹ |
|
›› Polly ‹‹ |
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›› Coming Out ‹‹ |
| 2015 | 11 mins | Sweden |
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2017 | 38 mins | Sweden |
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2011 | 5 mins | Sweden |
a beautifully crafted sweet, yet telling tale
on sexual identity. |
|
a vivid portrayal of how two's company,
only for three to be a crowd. |
|
the emotive complexities of coming out
to those you love. |
|
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| ›› Latter Days ‹‹ |
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›› Verona ‹‹ |
|
›› No Night Is Too Long ‹‹ |
| 2003 | 104 mins | US |
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2010 | 22 mins | Canada |
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2006 | 116 mins | UK - Canada |
gay love in the face of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints. |
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a modern gay take on the greatest love
story ever told. |
|
a decidedly dark tale of love
and betrayal. |
|
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| ›› Lazy Eye ‹‹ |
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›› Glue - Colla ‹‹ |
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›› Lazarus Come Out ‹‹ |
| 2016 | 87 mins | US |
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2016 | 30 mins | Italy |
|
2015 | 14 mins | Italy |
a finely crafted relationship drama between
ex lovers who chance to meet up again. |
|
a captivating exploration of burgeoning
teenage sexuality. |
|
the lives of two gay men at opposite ends
of the coming out divide. |
|
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| ›› The Dummy - Il Manichino ‹‹ |
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›› Tidal Time - L'Ora di Porto ‹‹ |
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›› Uproar - Pipinara ‹‹ |
| 2015 | 12 mins | Italy |
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2018 | 22 mins | Italy |
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2017 | 14 mins | Italy |
a beautifully told work on
gender identity. |
|
a heartfelt plea for sexual acceptance
and tolerance. |
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the painful truth that for some, murder is
something that you can get away with. |
|
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| ›› Orizaba's Peak ‹‹ |
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›› The Grey Zones ‹‹ |
|
›› Guacho ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 11 mins | Mexico |
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2018 | 17 mins | Colombia |
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2018 | 20 mins | Argentina |
a wondrous coming out styled
comedy of errors. |
|
the agonising wait for the outcome
of an HIV test. |
|
a realistic depiction of finding love, even
in the most harshest of environments. |
|
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|
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| ›› Ajar - Entreabierto ‹‹ |
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›› Before It's Too Late ‹‹ |
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›› Seat Belt ‹‹ |
| 2018 | 11 mins | Uruguay |
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2019 | 15 mins | Brazil |
|
2018 | 25 mins | Mexico |
a captivating exploration of male friendship
and sexuality. |
|
a powerful take on coming out in the face
of presidential prejudice. |
|
a compelling picture of gay parenthood
and grief. |
|
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| ›› Summer Storm ‹‹ |
|
›› Love, Simon ‹‹ |
|
›› The Broken Hearts Club ‹‹ |
| 2004 | 98 mins | Germany |
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2018 | 110 mins | US |
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2000 | 94 mins | US |
a captivating variant on the theme
of coming out. |
|
a bright 'n' breezy romantic
coming out comedy. |
|
a romantic comedy that just happens
to be gay. |
|
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| ›› I Am Yet to Make You a Love Song ‹‹ |
|
›› Carlito Leaves Forever ‹‹ |
|
›› Pray for Us ‹‹ |
| 2015 | 15 mins | Brazil |
|
2018 | 8 mins | Peru |
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2019 | 16 mins | Costa Rica |
a bittersweet ode to love found
and ultimately lost. |
|
a deeply moving work on having to say
goodbye to say hello to love. |
|
a captivating thriller on the
rights and wrongs of life. |
|
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| ›› Mila Caos ‹‹ |
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›› The Good Friend - El Amigo ‹‹ |
|
›› Unicorn - Unicornio ‹‹ |
| 2011 | 18 mins | Cuba |
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2017 | 19 mins | Peru |
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2014 | 30 mins | Bolivia |
a wondrous insight into the life of an
aspiring Cuban drag queen. |
|
a captivating exploration of
male friendship. |
|
a powerful work on religious fundamentalism
and the ingrained homophobia therein. |
|
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| ›› Billy's Blowjobs ‹‹ |
|
›› I Think I'm Gay? ‹‹ |
|
›› You Can Play ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 17 mins | US |
|
2019 | 18 mins | US |
|
2015 | 19 mins | US |
a moving portrait of a man too afraid
to fall in love again. |
|
a comical take on to thy ownself,
being true. |
|
the courage to show your best friend
your true sexual self. |
|
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|
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|
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| ›› Two Fish ‹‹ |
|
›› The Legend of Scotty Watts ‹‹ |
|
›› These Things Take Time ‹‹ |
| 2017 | 11 mins | US |
|
2017 | 11 mins | US |
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2018 | 20 mins | US |
a joyous ode to coming to terms with
your sexuality - gradually. |
|
a bittersweet take on teenage
adoration. |
|
a wondrous take on a young boy's
first crush. |
|
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|
| ›› PD - FAG ‹‹ |
|
›› Guardian ‹‹ |
|
›› Debut ‹‹ |
| 2019 | 35 mins | France | FreeView |
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2018 | 15 mins | US |
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2016 | 28 mins | Sweden |
a captivating testament to having the
courage to be your sexual self. |
|
a deeply touching portrait of a
mother's unconditional love. |
|
an achingly real depiction of the
lust for fame and fortune. |
|
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|
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|
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|
| ›› Johnny ‹‹ |
|
›› Wolves ‹‹ |
|
›› Uneven ‹‹ |
| 2018 | 26 mins | France |
|
2016 | 20 mins | UK |
|
2016 | 7 mins | Mexico |
a modern day take on falling in love
with the bad boy in town. |
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a wondrous ode to compassion
for your fellow man. |
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an old sock falls in love with
an attractive young man. |
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| ›› title still courtesy of the short film HUMAN WARMTH by Christophe Prédari ‹‹ |
