Movies and TvShows featuring "death-of-gay-lover" theme.

Undertow (2009) follows the story of a gay artist living in a fishing village in Peru. He must navigate his complicated relationships while dealing with the ghosts of his past. The film explores themes of homosexuality, infidelity, and the struggle with societal expectations. As the artist's life becomes intertwined with a ghostly presence, he is forced to confront his repressed desires and come to terms with his true identity. Undertow blends drama, fantasy, and romance to create a powerful and emotive narrative.

Jeanne, a free-spirited woman, falls in love with a perfect guy but their relationship is challenged by societal prejudices and the fear of death due to AIDS. They navigate through activism, hospital visits, and the loss of loved ones, all while exploring their own fears and desires.

A German pastry chef travels to Jerusalem in search of the truth about his recently deceased Israeli lover. While working at his widow's cafe, he develops a deep emotional connection with her and her son.

Release (2010) is a crime drama that explores the life of a man in prison and his struggle with his sexuality. The movie delves into themes of faith, loss of faith, and the belief in God. It also tackles topics like violence and death within the prison environment, as well as the complexities of relationships and love in such a setting.

After his lover dies, a writer teaches a gay studies class to mysterious locals who have secrets.

Moral Rules is an adaptation of Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakening. The adaptation takes place in Greece where we follow some days of the lives of two boys currently on the last year of a strict religious school. As they uncover their mutual attraction and explore their sexuality. The characters of the play display elements that potentially belong to each one of us, from sexual curiosity and promiscuity to fear towards the unknown, and from superficial communication to moral hypocrisy. The story takes place in 7 acts in a form of a cinematic theater play.