Movies: Homophobia

Believe it or not, Mick Jagger was not the first bisexual. In fact, 'going both ways' dates back to ancient Greece, when heterosexuality was not the norm. This fascinating documentary, featuring John Cameron Mitchell and French pop star Yelle, explor...

The Turkish army considers homosexuality a mental disorder which exonerates young men from military service, but also requires a medical diagnosis to be reached through both psychological and more invasive (and humiliating) diagnostic procedures.’Çür...

Outrage kiss-in at Bow Street police station in London, with a demonstration against homophobic government bills clause 25/28....

Film about the police brutality in dealing with homosexual public demonstration of affection. A gay couple is tortured and harassed because they are kissing on the streets of Rio....

This short film is an autobiographical portrait of a young Argentine lesbian growing up in a homophobic environment....

In late 1955 and early 1956, the citizens of Boise, Idaho believed there was a menace in their midst. On Halloween, investigators arrested three men on charges of having sex with teenage boys. The investigators claimed the arrests were just the tip o...

The Authority presents its first ever fashion film: a journey of discovery through Jeju Island, and ultimately love....

He is a sensitive boy who represses his true personality. After experiencing traumatic experiences, our protagonist begins to open to the world on a journey that made him the person who is. This is not the complete story, but shows a trajectory of ov...

This short documentary explores homophobic language and its consequences among teenagers. Name-calling and cruel language hurt, say the teens who speak in this video. Homophobic language is a common verbal put-down among young people, but many adults...

A silent introspective film that examines same sex relationships and the risks of being yourself in a world that pushes for conformity....

Paco and José are two teenage boys living in a marginal neighbourhood of Madrid, a place hostile to each of their dreams. With serious family problems, and surrounded by an aggressive, macho, homophobic environment, they must lead a double life to hi...

Adult men grapple with social stigmas to pursue their passion for wrestling. Includes an in-depth look at wrestling homoeroticism and homophobia....

In a home, a young woman, out of shot, questions four young adolescents without our knowing the reason. Question after question, the answers are either missing or followed by an "I don't know" or an evasive nod. Quickly, the plot is propelled into th...

The prejudiced Christian, Chrissander, has traveled far on a pilgrimage, but what will he do when he finds out that the people he is resting with are two gay men?...

Sining brings his American boyfriend, Patrick, back to China when he goes to visit his family. Everyone's attitude towards Patrick changes once Sining inadvertently comes out, except for his 7-year-old nephew’s, Naonao....

Mathan is 17 and struggles with his sexuality and his feelings for his friend François. Over a two summer period, with his friends François and Virginie, he tries to discover his desires, face homophobia and overcome the fear of not being accepted as...

Aria, a film about queer parents, identity and family constructions. It is through a series of portraits, of people leaning their faces over her belly that the artist proposes a diversity of stories and reflections on motherhood, parenthood, the desi...

Frozen Heart visually tells the tragic and true story of a young loving gay couple accompanied by impressive images and strong contrasts....

Brian is a novice boxer harassed by his trainer for his suspected homosexuality. Alongside Brian is Ray, a seasoned and disenchanted sportsman who finds precisely in the newcomer an unexpected lifeblood. Meeting and training together will be an oppor...

In Les Portes d’Arcadie, we are at the heart of a reception center for asylum seekers. The director gives a voice to people persecuted because of their sexual orientation, in their country of origin. Already gone, but not yet in a new home, these dis...