Gay Themed Movies from UK
Cinematic journeys of love, identity, and freedom.
Two young men meet on an inner city housing estate, against a backdrop of high rises residential buildings. Are they about to fight or kiss? Crashing Waves explores the tension between both possibilities through expertly choreographed dance in the unlikeliest of settings.
Director/Writer: Emma Gilbertson
Dancers: Joshua Hubbard, Phoenix Chase-Meares
After a lifetime together, time has stopped for an elderly couples they prepare to say goodbye.
Director: Dimitris Toulias
A dog brings two unlikely strangers together. A film that examines the ideas of loneliness and hope.
Director: Leon Lopez
Sophie Rebecca and spoken word artist, Ash Palmisciano have collaborated on an illustrative piece that explores the theme of transition. Sophie Rebecca is the first openly transgender ballet dancer to pass a Royal Academy of Dance Examination, she was assigned male at birth and took her RAD exam as a woman. Ash Palmisciano is an actor and writer who also happens to be a transman. Ash transitioned to male in 2012 to become his authentic self and then went on to pursue his real passion of acting and performing. After attending a course at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he has taken on roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Boy Meets Girl for BBC Two.
Domestic (Gay Short Film) by Rebecca Palmer
A short gay film about a couple having a domestic in a pet shop.
Peter, a Math student, works part-time in a delicatessen. When a handsome and sophisticated older man purchases exquisite delicacies, Peter cannot help but be drawn to him and his fantasy life gets way out of hand. This British treat explores the pains and pleasures of coming out and the overwhelming power of fantasy.
Director: Rachel Dax
When Charlie Ellis moves to London, a naive and fresh eighteen year old, renowned artist and high society darling Arthur takes him under his wing, offering him a way into the life he seeks.
Director: Andrew Nolan
A gay teenager desperately attempts to keep hold of the only companion he has left. rough, dirty and realistic take on the breaking point of a relationship, involving two boys live on the streets.
Director: Joe Morris
‘Fleshback: Queer Raving in Manchester’s Twilight Zone’ is a Boiler Room and British Council film lm uncovering forgotten stories from Manchester’s queer clubbing scene.
Directed by Stephen Isaac-Wilson
A tense British drama about a closeted football star and the secret he keeps replaying for years. The Pass stays in hotel rooms, but it hits like a stadium chant.
Cal returns home to a city torn apart by rioting and rising youth unemployment and a mother dying in hospital.
Director: Christian Martin
Stars: Wayne Virgo, Tom Payne, Emily Corcoran, Lucy Russell
A closeted teenage street punk takes up with the latest roughed-up gay victim of his bullying gang, which does not set well with the gang’s drugged-up, brotherly leader.
The Irrepressibles combine the two meanings of this French saying and reflect on an intensely visceral desire and deeply felt love between two men. The track features the voice of US-born gay indie alt-country artist Jon Campbell in duet with Jamie Irrepressible. The video is directed by award-winning Cypriot film maker Savvas Stravou ( savvaspictures.com )
The story of Rudolf Nureyev’s defection to the West.
Director: Ralph Fiennes
Writers: David Hare (screenplay), Julie Kavanagh
Stars: Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes, Louis Hofmann, Adele Exarchopoulos, Sergei Polunin, Olivier Rabourdin, Raphaël Personnaz
Adam and Stuart are attacked in the streets after a night out in a local bar. They are both left with physical scars but how will they cope with the emotional ones? The fight for equality is far from over. Hate Crimes against LGBT+ people have surged by 78%; 9% in 2013 to 16% in 2017. These statistics do not paint the full picture as many victims still do not report their attacks. In 2008, Director Simon Wegrzyn was victim to an LGBT+ related hate crime. In this short film, he shares his story on how the attack has left one permanent scar – the fear to hold hands with the man he loves. Written by Simon Wegrzyn
Psychological drama based on pain.
Director: John Giordano
Writer: John Giordano
Stars: Joren Seldeslachts, Celine Verbeeck, Marco Bellusci
When Albert, an eccentric, aging painter and part-time psychotherapist is asked to counsel a friend’s depressed grandson, whose boyfriend problems are fueling the depression, their sessions reveal as much about Albert as they do about the grandson.
Olivier and James’ romantic break in the South of France is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Caroline. Friendships are questioned; sexuality tested.
Director: Philippe Audi-Dor
Stars: Hugo Bolton, Elly Condron, Simon Haycock
The Family Coalition documents teenager Addison’s troubling experience with gay conversion therapists.
An H. Thompson Film, in association with MinuteMen Productions.
What happens on tour stays on tour, unless you are the South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus! Experience their journey to compete in the Cornwall International Male Choral Festival. The objective was to do better than eighth place.
Director: Nathaniel Plevyak
