Movies and TvShows featuring "gay-holocaust" theme.

Bent is a powerful drama that takes place in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. It explores the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany and tells the story of a gay man named Max who is sent to the Dachau concentration camp. In the camp, Max meets and falls in love with another prisoner named Horst, but their love is forbidden and they both face great danger. The film delves into themes of fear, pain, and the struggle for survival in a time of great cruelty and persecution.

To Be or Not to Be is a comedy film set in Nazi-occupied Poland, where a Polish acting troupe must use their theatrical skills to outwit the Nazis and save their fellow countrymen. With elements of farce, backstage drama, and political satire, the film brilliantly blends comedy with the serious backdrop of war.

During World War Two, a gay man and a Jewish woman form a romantic friendship and hide their identities to survive Nazi-occupied France. They face betrayal, torture, and persecution as they navigate the dangers of the black market and the Gestapo.

Butterflies in Berlin: Diary of a Soul Split in Two is a powerful animated short film that explores the journey of a soul torn between their gender identity and the historical trauma of the Holocaust in Berlin. Through vivid animation and emotionally charged narration, the film delves into the profound impact of the Holocaust on the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the struggles and resilience of individuals who continue to navigate the complexities of their identity amidst the haunting echoes of the past.

Dear Fredy is a moving documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Fredy Hirsch, a gay man who survived the Holocaust and became a hero for countless children in the Theresienstadt ghetto. Through interviews, archival footage, and animated sequences, the film reveals the untold stories of love, resilience, and bravery in the face of unimaginable horrors.

Is What Was is an experimental documentary film essay that began as a visual diary of a visit to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin, where gay men were tortured and murdered by the Nazis.

Berlin, 1934. Many men are forced to live their hidden homosexuality. Erich, a photographer, has an appointment in his photo studio with Wolfgang, a Nazi soldier, with whom he shares a loving, tumultuous, and passionate relationship. For both of them, this should not be a problem, but appearances deceive.

Albrecht Becker - Arsch Ficker, Faust Ficker (2004) is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Albrecht Becker, a production designer known for his contributions to the world of body art and photography. The film delves into his experience as a gay man during World War II and the persecution of homosexuals at that time. It also focuses on his involvement in the modern primitives movement, his passion for tattooing, and his exploration of sadomasochism through art. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the documentary offers an intimate portrait of a unique artist.

Focusing on the contemporary religious Right Wing proliferation of curative therapies for homosexuality, this riveting documentary offers historical context as well as a political analysis of this frighteningly large movement.

We Were Marked with a Big A is a documentary that explores the experiences of gay men who were persecuted during the Nazi regime and forced to wear pink triangles as a means of identification. The film delves into their struggles, discrimination, and the impact of the Holocaust on the LGBTQ+ community.