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Airdoll

Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A hauntingly tender and surreal Japanese drama, Air Doll follows Nozomi, an inflatable latex companion who mysteriously comes to life. Her owner, Hideo, adores her quiet presence, unaware that she’s begun to explore the world beyond his apartment. As she wanders through the city in search of meaning and connection, Nozomi finds work at a video rental shop and meets Junichi, sparking a fragile yet transformative emotional bond. As she slowly discovers the beauty and pain of human existence, the film offers a poetic meditation on loneliness, love, and what it means to be truly alive in an indifferent world.

Region Code: Region 2/B
Duration: 111 minutes
Language(s): Japanese
Subtitles: English
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Of An Age

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From acclaimed Australian filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a tender and emotionally charged gay romantic drama. Of an Age follows 17-year-old Kol, a shy ballroom dancer whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Adam, the older brother of his dance partner, Ebony. What begins as an awkward introduction quickly ignites into a fleeting but intense connection. With Adam soon departing to travel abroad, the pair are swept into a whirlwind romance that unfolds over just 24 hours. Brimming with longing, vulnerability, and youthful desire, this is a poignant coming-of-age story about love found – and nearly lost – in a single day.

Region Code: Region 2/B
Duration: 100 minutes
Language(s): English
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Spoiler Alert

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A deeply moving and life-affirming drama, Spoiler Alert tells the story of Michael and Kit, a couple whose relationship is transformed over the course of 11 months following a terminal cancer diagnosis. As the clock ticks down, their bond deepens in unexpected and poignant ways, revealing the strength, humour, and heartbreak that define true love. Woven throughout are vivid flashbacks from their 14-year relationship — from awkward first dates and shared triumphs to moments of crisis and joy – creating a heartfelt portrait of two lives intertwined. Tender, funny, and unflinchingly honest, it’s a celebration of love in all its complexity.

Region Code: Region 2/B
Duration: 112 minutes
Language(s): English
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The Ornithologist

Available on DVD

In João Pedro Rodrigues’ haunting and hypnotic drama The Ornithologist, Paul Hamy stars as Fernando, a solitary birdwatcher journeying through the wilds of northern Portugal in search of the elusive black stork. When his kayak overturns in a set of rapids, he is rescued – then mysteriously bound – by two Chinese Catholic pilgrims. Escaping into the dense forest, Fernando stumbles upon a series of surreal, ritualistic encounters that echo the trials of Saint Anthony of Padua. Blending religious symbolism, and mythic allegory, the film becomes a dreamlike odyssey of transformation, testing the boundaries between man, nature, faith, and self.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 113 minutes
Language(s): Portuguese, English, Mandarin, Mirandese, Latin
Subtitles: English
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Hidden Kisses

Available on DVD

Hidden Kisses is a powerful and emotionally resonant French drama that explores the harsh realities of coming out in a hostile environment. When 16-year-old Nathan transfers to a new school, he finds himself drawn to his classmate Louis. One night at a party, the two share a tender, secret kiss – only for a photo to surface online, exposing them without consent. The fallout is brutal: Nathan becomes the target of bullying at school and rejection at home, while Louis, terrified of being outed, retreats in denial. As tensions rise, the film paints a poignant portrait of quiet courage.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 87 minutes
Language(s): French
Subtitles: English
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Floating Skyscrapers

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In Tomasz Wasilewski’s striking Polish drama, Floating Skyscrapers, competitive swimmer Kuba lives with his girlfriend Sylwia and his controlling mother. Outwardly stable, his world fractures as he begins hooking up with men in secret – emotionless, fleeting encounters that blur the line between desire and denial. But everything shifts when he meets Michal, a soft spoken student who awakens something deeper. As feelings grow, so does the pressure – and Kuba is forced to confront the chasm between lust and identity, truth and repression.

Region Code: Region 2/B
Duration: 93 minutes
Language(s): Polish
Subtitles: English
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Floating Skyscrapers

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German drama written and directed by Bruce La Bruce. When anti-capitalist Volker flees the police he is secretly taken in by two pupils at Big Mother’s school for wayward girls in the German countryside and hidden in their basement. However, while he recovers from his injuries, Volker discovers that the school is merely a front for a terrorist organisation known as the Female Liberation Army, or FLA, who unite to liberate women and eliminate men from society by raising an army of female lovers, using lesbian pornography as their primary propaganda tool to do so. But as their plot begins to take shape, dissension grows within the ranks of the house, which threatens to derail their grand mission.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 91 minutes
Language(s): English, German, Danish
Subtitles: English
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Poppy Field

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Directed by Eugen Jebeleanu, this taut Romanian drama follows closeted police officer Cristi (Conrad Mericoffer) as he navigates a turbulent weekend in Bucharest. His French boyfriend Hadi (Radouan Leflahi) arrives, hoping for intimacy, but instead finds friction with Cristi’s sharp tongued sister. Meanwhile, Cristi stays on duty, only to get swept into the chaos of a protest outside an arthouse cinema – a confrontation that forces his private life dangerously close to the surface.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 81 minutes
Language(s): Romanian, English, French, Arabic
Subtitles: English
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We!

Available on DVD

Based on the novel by Elvis Peeters, this gripping Dutch drama unfolds over one sweltering summer along the Belgium-Netherlands border. Eight teenage friends, adrift in heat and boredom, invent a series of dares to keep themselves entertained. What begins as innocent mischief soon escalates into a disturbing spiral of reckless behaviour, manipulation, and cruelty. As their challenges grow darker, the group is forced to confront the boundaries of friendship. With stark realism and a simmering sense of unease, the film captures the volatility of youth and the dangerous thrill of testing limits in a world without adult supervision.

Region Code: Region 2

Duration: 99 minutes
Language(s): Dutch, Flemish
Subtitles: English
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The Strong Ones

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Before leaving Santiago for a new life studying architecture in Montreal, Lucas (Samuel González) takes a detour to the misty coastal village of Niebla, where he stays with his sister Catalina (Marcela Salinas). There, amidst rugged cliffs and quiet tides, he meets Antonio (Antonio Altamirano), a reserved boatswain whose grounded world collides with Lucas’s restless heart. As the days drift by, a tender, intoxicating romance begins to bloom, but with Lucas’s departure looming, both men are forced to confront the ache of impermanence in a place where nothing stays still for long. A beautifully shot Chilean drama from writer-director Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo, [film title] captures the ache of first love and the spaces we leave behind.

Region Code: Region 2
Language(s): Spanish
Subtitles: English
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Petit Mal

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Directed by and starring Ruth Caudeli, this intimate Colombian LGBTQ+ drama explores the delicate balance of a polyamorous relationship. Laia (Caudeli), Anto (Ana María Otálora), and Martina (Silvia Varón) share a deeply loving, open bond, one that brings joy and fulfilment to each of them. But when Laia accepts a job in another city, the dynamic shifts. Left alone together, Anto and Martina find themselves navigating unfamiliar emotional terrain, questioning whether their connection can survive without Laia at its centre. Poetic, vulnerable, and quietly radical, this is a tender portrait of love, absence, and the spaces that form between people.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 89 minutes
Language(s): Spanish
Subtitles: English
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Everything at once

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Directed by Alberto Fuguet, this compelling Spanish documentary delves into the bold, provocative work of Catalan photographers Paco Moyano and Manolo Rodríguez. Renowned for their striking portraits of gay men featured in Kink magazine, the film explores how their unapologetic lens challenged conventions, celebrated queer identity, and carved a powerful visual legacy in the world of homoerotic art.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 103 minutes
Language(s): Spanish
Subtitles: English
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Beyto

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Written and directed by Gitta Gsell, this powerful Swiss drama follows Beyto (Burak Ateş), a young man caught between two worlds. As a promising swimmer, he begins to embrace his identity and falls deeply in love with his coach, Mike (Dimitri Stapfer). But back home, his conservative Turkish family refuses to accept his sexuality. In an effort to restore tradition and avoid shame, they coerce Beyto into an arranged marriage with his childhood friend and cousin, Seher (Ecem Aydin), who has little say in the matter. A moving portrait of identity, desire, and the painful cost of cultural expectation.

Region Code: Region 2

Duration: 98 minutes
Language(s): Swiss German, Turkish
Subtitles: English
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Ectasy

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Co-written, directed by, and starring RP Kahl, this seductive erotic thriller follows German Frank (Kahl) on a tense journey through the sun-scorched Californian desert. Haunted by memories of his former girlfriend Marie, now a bestselling author chronicling their past, Frank is drawn into a labyrinth of desire and secrets. Amid a relentless heatwave, he encounters Nina, a captivating sex worker who enlists him to film her intimate encounters – blurring the lines between obsession, fantasy, and reality in a gripping tale where every frame pulses with danger and temptation.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 89 minutes
Language(s): English
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sex cowboys

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This intense Italian drama follows Marla (Nataly Beck’s) and Simone (Francesco Maccarinelli), a couple bound by fierce love and unwavering devotion. Struggling against the crushing weight of financial hardship, their passion becomes both a refuge and a battleground. As desperation mounts, they make the daring choice to enter the world of pornography, testing their relationship and challenging their limits. A bold, unflinching exploration of love, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to protect what matters most.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 70 minutes
Language(s): Italian
Subtitles: English
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despite the night

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Experimental French drama directed by Philippe Grandrieux. The film follows Brit Lenz as he journeys to Paris in the hope of reconnecting with his former lover Madeleine. When he eventually tracks her down, he finds she has changed her name to Helene and has been left devastated by the tragic death of her child. When he also discovers Helene now works in the porn industry, Lenz too finds himself drawn into the seedy, underground world of adult film – making as he tries to rescue his former flame from the dangerous business.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 159 minutes
Language(s): French
Subtitles: English
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Fireworks

Available on DVD

June 1982, Sicily. While Italians dream of winning the World Cup, two adolescents dream of living their love story without fear. Seventeen-year-old Gianni is bullied because of his homosexuality but his life changes when he meets by accident Nino, a captivating and innocent boy. The profound friendship they develop will without embarrassment turn into love, as they start working together for Nino’s father, shooting fireworks. When their bond is discovered by their families, the consequences are as violent as the times and mores are conservative. The two teenagers are separated by force but ready to challenge everything and everyone, convinced their love can defeat death.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 135 minutes
Language(s): Italian, English
Subtitles: English
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Horseplay

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Marco Berger directs and writes this Argentinian gay-themed drama, which follows a group of young men gathering at a luxury villa. The group quickly launch into a few days of hedonism and debauchery, particularly as some of the members begin to experiment with their sexuality and boundaries are pushed to the limit. The cast includes Bruno Giganti, Agustin Machta and Franco de la Puente.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 102 minutes
Language(s): Spanish
Subtitles: English
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Malanova

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Directed by Roberto Cuzzillo, this poignant Italian drama stars Joele Anastasi and Nuno Nolasco as Matteo and Riccardo, a couple on the cusp of celebrating their six-month anniversary. What should be a joyful milestone is overshadowed by life-altering news – Matteo has tested positive for HIV. As the couple struggles to process the diagnosis, their relationship is tested by fear, love, and uncertainty. A tender, introspective look at vulnerability, connection, and what it means to face the future together.

Region Code: Region 2
Language(s): Italian
Subtitles: english
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Heartstone

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Icelandic drama Heartstone, the debut feature from Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, is a tender coming-of-age story set in a remote coastal village. It follows best friends Þór (Baldur Einarsson) and Kristján (Blær Hinriksson) as they navigate the quiet turbulence of adolescence. While Þór begins to explore a budding romance with local girl Beta (Diljá Valsdóttir), Kristján finds himself struggling with deeper, more complicated feelings for his best friend. As summer stretches on, the boys seek escape from their families and the stifling boredom of village life, but are instead drawn into a journey of self-discovery neither is prepared for.

Region Code: Region 2
Duration: 124 minutes
Language(s): icelandic
Subtitles: english
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