Romantic gay movies?
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Here are a few that come to mind that I've enjoyed.
"Out in the Dark"
About a Palestinian studying in Israel who begins a relationship with a local. The characters are interesting, and the plot tells a story about a relationship that's deeply romantic without being overly sappy like so many other movies about gay men. Also, it touches on the Israel/Palestine conflict without taking a side, just showing how people in both populations are affected. I think it's streaming on Amazon Prime right now.
"Weekend"
Two men hook up after meeting in a bar. It was meant to be a one night stand but they end up connecting more deeply than they expected. Most of the movie is spent with the two of them sitting around (or lying in bed) talking, but it's interesting to see how the relationship develops and plays out.
"Lilting"
Not so much about a relationship but about the aftermath of a relationship, when one person is unexpectedly killed and the surviving partner tries to get closure by connecting with the deceased partner's conservative Chinese mother (who didn't know her son was gay). I don't think it's streaming on anything right now but I've seen it on Netflix in the past. Plus it has Ben Whishaw, whom I absolutely LOVE.
"Out in the Dark"
About a Palestinian studying in Israel who begins a relationship with a local. The characters are interesting, and the plot tells a story about a relationship that's deeply romantic without being overly sappy like so many other movies about gay men. Also, it touches on the Israel/Palestine conflict without taking a side, just showing how people in both populations are affected. I think it's streaming on Amazon Prime right now.
"Weekend"
Two men hook up after meeting in a bar. It was meant to be a one night stand but they end up connecting more deeply than they expected. Most of the movie is spent with the two of them sitting around (or lying in bed) talking, but it's interesting to see how the relationship develops and plays out.
"Lilting"
Not so much about a relationship but about the aftermath of a relationship, when one person is unexpectedly killed and the surviving partner tries to get closure by connecting with the deceased partner's conservative Chinese mother (who didn't know her son was gay). I don't think it's streaming on anything right now but I've seen it on Netflix in the past. Plus it has Ben Whishaw, whom I absolutely LOVE.
There is a film I found recently that came out in 2004 called A Touch of Pink. It's kinda straight forward but it's light-hearted and enjoyable to me, there are no nudity or sex scenes.
Chile I just watched this and I am honestly triggered to say the least has this happened to anyone in this thread as well ?
I'm shocked (well not really lol) that no one mentioned Moonlight
I don't want to spoil it besides saying that the scenes between the main character and his love interest has alot of tension that I don't often see in gay movies. Definitely worth a watch
I don't want to spoil it besides saying that the scenes between the main character and his love interest has alot of tension that I don't often see in gay movies. Definitely worth a watch
Has it really not been mentioned?? One of my all-time favourite films. So beautifully crafted.
Thanks for the heads up on this movie. It was very slow-paced, but worth the time to get to understand the characters, their every day lives, and the societal pressures placed on the sexuality of men in a different environment or circumstances than our own.
I love it when a movie can transport me like that, and give me a glimpse into the every day lives of others.
Looking forward to watching some of the other great recommendations on here.
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I must say Burning Blue and Firebird left a mark on me![images - 2022-10-07T025235.614.jpeg]( "images - 2022-10-07T025235.614.jpeg")
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More films like Shelter would be welcome. Films where men's homosexuality is incidental in the script.
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I found Firebird kind of boring to be honest, Burning Blue didn't really leave a mark either but I watched it so long ago I can't remember how much I enjoyed it.
In from the side. Recent enough movie about gay rugby players in London that have an affair. It’s on Netflix, very good and there’s a really hot sex scene
i seen alot of themed ovies-- another gay movie and another gay sequal it funny as hell---theres couple romantic movies i seen but cant think of the titles--soon as i remember them ill reply---i seen alot of them and downloaded alot of gay themed films-- so any question about any you want to know about let me know and i can post about it
I enjoyed it good film but not as good 'Gods Own Country' now that was an excellent film.