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LGBTIQ+ Best of 2018
Stories with hunger, lust and courage, adventures from the community to rouse and inspire…
The most watched LGBTIQ+ films in 2018.
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God's Own CountryGod's Own Country
Drama2017105 minsDirector: Francis Lee
A troubled young sheep farmer falls for a hired hand in this stunning debut from Francis Lee.
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The Happy PrinceThe Happy Prince
Biopic2018105 minsDirector: Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett astounds as Oscar Wilde, depicting the fallen star in the final years of his life, in this heartfelt and captivating passion project.
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McQueenMcQueen
Biopic2018111 minsDirector: Ian Bonhôte
In scintillating fashion, this compelling documentary explores the dark dreams that drove the brilliant, lamented designer, Alexander McQueen.
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Anchor and HopeAnchor and Hope
Comedy2018113 minsDirector: Carlos Marques-Marcet
Sweetly swaying houseboat comedy about a couple whose river-bound existence is upended by the arrival of an old friend.
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MarioMario
Drama2018119 minsDirector: Marcel Gisler
On the pitch Mario and Leon are teammates; off the pitch they are becoming so much more.
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The Book of GabrielleThe Book of Gabrielle
Drama201679 minsDirector: Lisa Gornick
Lisa Gornick's funny and frank drama sketches the relationship between a sex-obsessed lesbian illustrator and a randy hetero author, who bond over their favourite subject.
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Freak ShowFreak Show
Comedy201891 minsDirector: Trudie Styler
Alex Lawther is outstanding as a teenage rebel in this tale of an unrepentant high-school outsider, directed by Trudie Styler.
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DiscreetDiscreet
Crime201780 minsDirector: Travis Mathews
From the director of Interior. Leather Bar. comes this eerie and powerful psychological thriller that offers a disturbing insight into the dark heart of Trump’s America.
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Malila: The Farewell FlowerMalila: The Farewell Flower
201795 minsDirector: Anucha Boonyawatana
A dream-like encounter between two ex-lovers becomes a meditation on love, life and loss in this hauntingly beautiful film.
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Boys on Film 18: HeroesBoys on Film 18: Heroes
Anthology2018132 minsDirector: Dean Loxton, Niels Bourgonje, Tamara Shogaolu, Victor Lindgren, Sam Ashby, Hope Dickson Leach, Søren Green, Alejandro Medina, Kai Stänicke and Mikael Bundsen
Ten uplifting and powerful tales of everyday heroes, each striving for their own identities whether gay, bi or transgender, and fighting for the right to be themselves.
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50 Years Legal50 Years Legal
Documentary201777 minsDirector: Simon Napier-Bell
Five decades on from the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, a range of LGBTQ+ stars (including Sir Elton John and Stephen Fry) reflect on Britain's history of prejudice, persecution and liberation.
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Girls on Film 3: GoddessesGirls on Film 3: Goddesses
Anthology2018111 minsDirector: Inés Barrionuevo, Agustina San Martin, Marley Morrison, Renata Gąsiorowska, Megan Rossman, Kerem Blumberg, Marie Ka and Joanna Rytel
Eight more award-winning short films from around the world, exploring female desire, empowerment and the realities of being a woman, a lesbian and a feminist in the modern world.
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Reinventing MarvinReinventing Marvin
Drama2017114 minsDirector: Anne Fontaine
A young gay man (Finnegan Oldfield ) flourishes under the tutelage of Isabelle Huppert's drama teacher, in this stirring drama from director Anne Fontaine (The Innocents).
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Girls on Film 2: Before DawnGirls on Film 2: Before Dawn
Anthology2017111 minsDirector: Lorelei Pepi, Anne Claire Jaulin, Kai Stänicke, Hope Dickson Leach, Max Disgrace, Rob Savage, Nanna Kristin Magnusdottir, Lud Mônaco, Kate Lefoe and Jeremy Hersh
An electric collection of 11 award-winning, lesbian and feminist short films exploring fantasies, dreams, desires, love and transgression.
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Mansfield 66/67Mansfield 66/67
Documentary201786 minsDirector: P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes
Jayne Mansfield: Goddess? Genius? Satanist? This wild documentary from the makers of Room 237 examines the blonde bombshell's relationship with Anton LaVey.
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