Behind Closed Doors (2022): Unveiled Shadows
27/12/2023
Four hotheaded lads battle out their egos but can these large personalities keep it together while hiding what goes on behind closed doors?
Directed by Brian Okechiukwu
Browse gay-themed movies released in 2022
Cinematic journeys of love, identity, and freedom.
Warsha (2022): Unveiling the Depths of Courage in the Heights of a Beirut Crane – Trailer
24/12/2023
As the city bustles below, Mohammad volunteers for a task that will redefine his destiny. Away from prying eyes, he discovers a space where his inner diva can finally emerge.
Too Rough (2022): A Poignant Tale of Love and Concealment – Trailer
16/11/2023
After a night of intoxication, a hungover and hysterical Nick wakes up next to his boyfriend Charlie and must conceal him from his own homophobic and dysfunctional family.
Directed by Sean Lìonadh
Golden Delicious (2022): Gay Coming-of-Age Realities and first Love – Trailer
12/11/2023
In this timeless coming-of-age drama set in the digital age, Jake, a teenager of Asian-Canadian descent, discovers a newfound interest in basketball when Aleks, a neighbor with a passion for the sport, moves in across the street. Eager to capture Aleks’s attention, Jake decides to try out for the basketball team.
Directed by Jason Karman
Connor & Jayden (2022): A Love Story Beyond Boundaries
24/10/2023
Extremely popular high school star football player Connor Tucker has a life-changing day at school when, because of a broken leg, he signs up for a cooking class and meets school outcast Jayden Sansbury. The two high school boys are from different sides of popularity and form a fast friendship, which sparks a journey of self-discovery.
Directed by Jerome Elston Scott
Dino at the Beach (2022): A Timeless and Sensual Tale
19/10/2023
Late summer off the coast of 1960’s New England. Dino just wants to catch a tan on the beach until Sebastian, a stranger, shows up on the island. The two share an amorous afternoon together, each interpreting their encounter differently when it is over.
Directed by Josh Cox
The Places We Won’t Walk (2022): A Heartfelt Short Film by Adam Tyree
15/07/2023
When Trevor and his partner James are presented with a great opportunity, Trevor must decide whether to damage their relationship, or open up to someone in a way he’s never been able to.
Directed by Adam Tyree
Bird in Hand (2022): A Stolen Connection in short film by Nick Beardslee
02/07/2023
A compulsive thief meets a man in a relationship.
Written & Directed by Nick Beardslee
The Blue Caftan (2022) by Maryam Touzani: Unveiling the Secrets of a Traditional Caftan Shop and Forbidden Desire
14/05/2023
A middle-aged tailor and his wife find their relationship turned upside down by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice.
Directed by Maryam Touzani
Eismayer (2022) – Discover the poignant gay love story of a closeted military man
26/04/2023
Vice Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared trainer and model macho in the Austrian Military and lives as a gay man in secret. When he falls in love with a young, openly gay soldier, his world gets turned upside down. Based on real events.
Directed by David Wagner
El Houb (The Love) (2022) – A coming-out drama by Shariff Nasr – Trailer
26/04/2023
“El Houb” tells the story of Karim, a Moroccan-Dutch man who comes out to his family as gay, and his journey to break the silence and cultural taboos surrounding the LGBTQ+ community in MENA households. The film is a poignant examination of family relationships, love, and acceptance.
Directed by Shariff Nasr
Punch (2022) – a film by Welby Ings with Tim Roth in boxing gay drama
25/04/2023
A queer coming-of-age boxing drama from New Zealand where the real battle is not in the ring, but in a small town’s rules. Jim and Whetu collide, connect, and crack open a story about identity, fear, and choosing your own life.
Directed by Welby Ings
Lonesome (2022) – a gay film by Craig Boreham – Trailer
23/04/2023
Casey, a country lad running from a small-town scandal, finds himself down and out in big city Sydney. When he meets city lad Tib both men find something they have been missing but neither of them knows quite how to negotiate it.
Directed by Craig Boreham
Valentine (2022) a true story about gender and identity
28/03/2023
With gender and identity in flux, Corey and Mia struggle to redefine their relationship.
Written and Directed by Beck Kitsis and Chris McNabb
Boy Blue (2022) – a gay short film by Jackson Robinson
28/03/2023
After Oliver disrupts his relationship to hide who he is, he undertakes a magical journey of self acceptance.
Written and Directed by Jackson Robinson
17 (2022) – a gay short film by Jacob Biggerstaff
08/02/2023
A 17-year-old boy struggling to find intimacy at school or at home seeks it through a gay hook-up app.
Directed by Jacob Biggerstaff
In from the Side (2022): When Desire Becomes a Team Secret – Trailer
15/01/2023
Set inside a macho rugby club, In from the Side explores what happens when desire collides with loyalty, hierarchy, and secrecy. A quiet but emotionally charged drama about men who know how to take hits on the field, but struggle when it comes to honesty off it.
Directed by Matt Carter
Never Let Me Go (2022) – a film by Bruno Rodrigues
10/01/2023
After running away from an abusive relationship that lasted for 8 years, Alec moves to Ireland to start over and rediscover himself. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after Jonathan enters Alec’s life.
Directed by Bruno Rodrigues
Malehood (2022) – a film by Matthis Kühlke & Luca Heinze
09/01/2023
Two young men. Neighbors. The morning routine. The comparing gestures grace two windows. Maybe, few provisory conclusions. A ball game and a change of looks who seems a very good clue about relation between main characters.
Directed by Matthis Kühlke & Luca Heinze
Let It Flow (2022) – a film by Luis Fernando Midence
09/01/2023
Two estranged brothers are forced to meet at the family’s beach house to settle legal matters after their father passes away. In the midst of their disagreements they discover that they have more in common than they thought.
Directed by Luis Fernando Midence