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Bad Education2004 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $40MDrama, CrimeThis film explores how a shared history of religious schooling during the Franco regime and experiences of sexual abuse have profoundly shaped the lives of two lifelong friends.7.47.417+
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The Cathedral2022 • 87 minThis is a quiet, reflective story about an only child observing an American family as they experience both success and decline over twenty years.5.86.2
Strange Fits of Passion1999 • 84 minA funny story about a bookstore clerk who wants to lose her virginity. She seeks advice from her gay friend Jimmy, who is struggling with his own relationship after discovering his boyfriend's…3.86.0
Velociraptor2014 • 95 minAs the world collapses around them, two close friends wander the streets of their city, discussing intimate details of their lives. One friend confesses they have never had sex.5.16.1
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A River Runs Through It1992 • 123 min • Budget $12M • Box office $43MDrama, FamilyIn rural Montana, the film explores the lives of Paul and Norman Maclean, two brothers united by family and a love of fly fishing. Raised by a minister, their childhood is spent…7.07.26+
Desert Hearts1985 • 91 min • Budget $350K • Box office $2MDrama, RomanceA middle-aged literature professor facing divorce meets Cay, a vibrant young woman, and they form a close friendship. This connection deepens, challenging their beliefs and expectations. As the professor develops feelings for…7.07.117+
Moreno2007 • 81 minIn the village of T'boli, South Cotabato, video documentarian Chris seeks to escape his troubled past while profiling T'boli women and their evolving perspectives on multiple marriages. The wealthy men, known as…4.15.1
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The Best Thief in the World2004 • 93 minIzzy, the youngest in a dysfunctional New York family, starts breaking into apartments to gain attention.4.25.117+
Father and Hero2019 • 96 minAgainst the dramatic backdrop of the Yellow River's Shanxi-Shaanxi Gorge, the lives of two police officers and a gang of thieves become intertwined during a pursuit of criminals stealing jade artifacts from…0.05.0
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Sweet Release2024 • 101 minDramaTwo close friends embark on a summer road trip with a young man, seeking adventure and a break from their routine. The trip deepens their friendship and leads them to unforeseen realizations…4.94.4Working with Max Ophuls: Alain Jessua on the Making of Madame de...2006 • 25 minAlain Jessua discusses his research into Max Ophuls' 1953 film *The Earrings of Madame de...*. The interview explores his work on the film, maintaining the original length.0.06.8
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World2010 • 120 minThis film explores the history of the American whaling industry, starting with its beginnings in the 17th century along the New England coast. It follows the industry's rise to prominence during the…0.08.26+
I Have to Run2025 • 19 minDrama, MusicA gay artist leaves Russia, escaping both oppressive laws and war, to start a new life in Berlin, leaving his boyfriend behind. However, he soon discovers that Berlin isn't as welcoming as…0.0—
Ingrid2010 • 94 minA man starting a new life in his apartment encounters Ingrid, a captivating and enigmatic young artist. He becomes increasingly drawn to her and the complexities of her life. As he learns…0.03.9Film Hawk2016 • 80 minFilmmakers from different backgrounds, including Kevin Smith, Ed Burns, Rob Epstein, and Barbara Hammer, all share a connection: Bob Hawk. A longtime figure in independent film, this passionate film lover and consultant…4.47.9
Parting Glances1986 • 90 minComedy, DramaSet in Brooklyn, the film follows Michael and Robert, two close friends facing the complexities of life and their sexuality. On their last day together before Robert leaves for a work assignment…6.87.1
Bottom Feeders2024 • 78 minDramaDmitri, a twenty-year-old struggling with sex addiction, lives with his mentally ill father in an abandoned garage. He exploits the generosity of an old friend who has returned home for the holidays,…10.04.4—
Holiday2018 • 93 minDrama, CrimeSascha, a young woman considered a prize by a Danish drug lord, joins him on vacation at his villa in Bodrum, Turkey. She's embraced by his close associates and enjoys a life…5.45.7
Ti Saddhya Kay Karte2017 • 127 minAnurag reflects on Tanvi, his first love, with whom he's lost touch for years. Their paths cross again, raising the question of whether their past romance can be revived.7.08.0
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie1999 • 85 minAnimation, Fantasy, ActionWhen Utena Tenjou joins Ohtori Academy, she becomes caught in a world of duels, secret abilities, and the destinies of her friends. Her classmate Anthy Himemiya becomes the focus of these duels,…7.47.2
A Sort of Homecoming2015 • 88 min"A Sort of Homecoming" follows Amy, a New York news producer who believed she'd left her high school days behind. She's unexpectedly asked to return to Louisiana by her high school debate…5.55.5
Freezing Point2006 • 240 minThe daughter of Keizo Tsujiguchi, a respected doctor who owns his own hospital, is murdered. Keizo secretly blames his wife, Natsue, suspecting her affair with a colleague distracted her from protecting their…0.0—
Radical2017Radical follows three American journalists who are captured by extremists. The captors use the journalists to broadcast a message to government officials, showing them video of the persuasive techniques being used on…0.05.4
Blade Babji2008 • 156 minBlade Babji (Allari Naresh), a skilled pickpocket, sets out to raise 4 crore rupees to save the slum dwellers in his neighborhood from a ruthless property developer. He and his crew travel…7.46.5
Sebastian2024 • 110 minDramaMax, a 25-year-old freelance writer in London, is making a name for himself in the city's arts scene. But at night, he lives a double life as Sebastian, a sex worker he…6.46.8
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Haruka naru Yakusoku2006 • 112 minThis is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War. It's an extraordinary tale that spans continents and half a century. The film explores the lives of two…8.07.3
The Killer Angel Revenge2004 • 75 minFollowing the gang rape of her younger sister, Reina, Leona sues the attackers, Fujita and others. The lawsuit is dismissed, and Leona is then sued for defamation. Determined to avenge Reina's severe…0.0—
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Lan Yu2001 • 87 minDrama, RomanceA love story unfolds between a young man from the countryside who travels to Beijing for his studies and a successful businessman, all against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.6.97.217+
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters1985 • 121 min • Budget $5M • Box office $502KDramaThis film explores the life and work of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining biographical elements with adaptations of three of his famous novels: 'Confessions of a Mask,' 'Runaway Horses,' and 'The Sailor…7.87.917+
Kung-Fu and Titties2013 • 92 minWhen his girlfriend Cynthia is kidnapped, Richard Titties, an unathletic martial arts enthusiast, is shot into another dimension. Cynthia's captors are a group of deranged men obsessed with breasts, led by Zeefros,…3.43.3
Burnt Money2000 • 125 minRomance, CrimeIn 1965 Argentina, the film chronicles the intense relationship between two men who fall in love and then become notorious bank robbers. Following a violent heist, they are forced to flee as…6.77.017+
Close to Leo2002 • 88 minDrama, Family, TV MovieWhen 21-year-old Leo tells his rural French family he has HIV, they offer immediate support. Leo and his youngest brother Marcel go to Paris for treatment. As Leo tries to shield Marcel…6.27.0
Apt Pupil1998 • 107 min • Budget $14M • Box office $8MDrama, ThrillerIn 1984, high school student Todd Bowden, intrigued by Nazi history, encounters an elderly man who strongly resembles Kurt Dussander, a known Nazi war criminal believed to be alive. A month later,…6.56.717+
Musical Utena ~ Bud of the White Rose2018 • 133 minThe 2018 musical adaptation of the Revolutionary Girl Utena series, celebrating its 20th anniversary, played at the CBGK! Theater in Shibuya, Tokyo, from March 8th to 18th.10.0—
The Commitment2012 • 21 minA Black and White gay couple adopts a newborn and meets the Asian woman who gave birth. They face an unexpected challenge that tests their relationship.1.07.0
Entwine2012 • 10 minDanny and his partner have grown apart, their love replaced by distance and deceit. He's forced to confront the state of their relationship and re-evaluate his dedication to it. Yet, the ease…6.05.9
Who Leads2011 • 9 minA newly passionate couple finds their bond tested as another relationship falls apart. The film explores the dynamics when four men find themselves drawn to each other, raising questions of power and…2.85.4
The Night It Rained2021 • 13 minIn San Francisco, *The Night It Rained* follows Malachi, a queer college student striving to stay in school. He begins working in sex work to manage his time and finances. However, the…10.0—
Al Berto2017 • 113 minPortugal, 1975. A period of significant upheaval. Al Berto, a young gay artist, feels stifled in a small coastal town dominated by communist ideals. He represents the spirit of an entire generation…5.85.8
Queer2024 • 138 min • Budget $53M • Box office $5MDrama, RomanceIn 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, a man in his late forties and an American living apart from others, maintains a quiet existence within a small American expatriate circle. The arrival of…6.66.317+
The Block2006 • 90 min • Budget $7M • Box office $3MDrama, HistoryDuring the mid-1960s, privileged socialite Edie Sedgwick encounters artist Andy Warhol. She becomes a central figure at Warhol's Factory and his primary muse. Despite outward appearances of success, Edie struggles to gain…6.06.417+
Mean Creek2004 • 90 min • Budget $500K • Box office $603KCrime, DramaA group of Oregon teenagers on a celebratory boat trip have a prank in mind for the school bully that quickly escalates. They soon find themselves facing unforeseen repercussions from their actions.6.87.117+
