Movies and TvShows featuring "lgbt-cinema" theme.

When They See Us is a gripping TV show that tells the true story of five African-American teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a brutal rape in New York City in the late 1980s. It highlights the systemic racism and injustice within the American criminal justice system, as well as the devastating consequences faced by the wrongfully accused and their families. The series follows their personal journeys, the trial, and the aftermath of their wrongful conviction.

Tales of the City follows the interconnected lives of a group of LGBTQ individuals living in an apartment building in San Francisco. The story revolves around their relationships, struggles, and triumphs in a city known for its openness and diversity.

Free Fall is a drama/romance movie that follows the story of a police officer who begins to question his own sexuality after forming a strong connection with a fellow officer during training. As he struggles with his feelings and the societal pressures surrounding him, he must make difficult decisions that will ultimately define his true identity.

In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley takes extreme measures by assuming Dickie's identity and embarking on a life of lies and deception.

Each year Lucia volunteers at a Summer Camp in Sicily. This summer however, will be the hottest on record, not just because of the crazy weather, but also because of Nicola, the new soon-to-be-priest deacon who, besides being extremely handsome, hides a tormented and idealistic soul. His arrival sows panic in this seaside community, upsetting Lucia's plans forever.

Imagine Me & You is a romantic comedy that follows the story of Rachel, who falls in love with Luce, a woman she meets on her wedding day. As Rachel navigates her newfound feelings, she must confront her own identity and the expectations of those around her.

Manuela, a single mother from Madrid, loses her son in a tragic accident. She embarks on a journey to Barcelona to find her son's transvestite father, Lola, who is unaware of his parenthood. Along the way, Manuela reunites with her transvestite friend Agrado and meets a pregnant nun named Rosa, who contracted AIDS from Lola. Manuela helps care for Rosa and works for actress Huma, with whom her son was infatuated. After Rosa's death, Lola returns and meets his son before succumbing to AIDS. Manuela returns to Madrid with her baby.

In The Birdcage, an effeminate man, Armand, and his partner, Albert, own a drag club in South Beach. Their lives are turned upside down when Armand's son announces he is marrying the daughter of a conservative senator. In order to impress his future in-laws, Armand must pretend to be straight and Albert must pretend to be a woman. Hilarity ensues as the couple navigates the challenges of maintaining their charade while dealing with their own identity crises.

Wilde is a biographical drama that tells the story of Oscar Wilde, the famous writer and playwright. The movie explores his personal life, including his marriage problems, scandalous affairs, and his struggle with his own homosexuality. Set in Victorian England, Wilde faced hypocrisy and homophobia, leading to his trial and imprisonment. This movie highlights his wit and charm, while also depicting the tragic aspects of his life.

Petra von Kant, a successful but bitter fashion designer, becomes obsessed with a young model named Karin. Their lesbian relationship becomes complicated as Petra's possessiveness and pride drive them apart.

After being fired from a small town school for being gay, Richard is back as Bianca to take revenge on those who wronged him, using his stand-up comedy skills and a disguise.

Flee (2021) follows the life of an Afghan refugee who escapes the horrors of war and embarks on a perilous journey to Denmark. Through animation and documentary techniques, the film explores themes of trauma, identity, and the search for home.

Follow the life of musician Billie Eilish as she navigates fame, family, and mental health challenges while becoming a prominent pop star.

Set in the 1970s, Velvet Goldmine follows a journalist who dives into the rise and fall of a renowned glam rock musician, exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and scandal in the music industry. The story is told through flashbacks and interviews, revealing the impact of the musician's career and personal life on those around him.

When a woman reunites with a former school friend, they embark on a dark and dangerous road trip fueled by love, betrayal, and violence. As their relationship deepens, they must confront their pasts and make difficult choices that will determine their future.

When Andrew Beckett, a man with HIV, is fired by his law firm, he hires a homophobic lawyer to help him in a wrongful dismissal suit. As the case goes to court, they face discrimination and prejudice, but ultimately win the case, receiving back pay, damages, and justice. Along the way, they challenge societal intolerance and fight for equality in an emotional courtroom drama.

Just before World War 1, the fifteen-year-old poverty-stricken Anne from a small Slovak town is sent to Prague to be a maid in a wealthy family. She meets Resi, the daughter of a noble family, who was born and raised to be an adornment and a trophy – of the house, of her family, of Austria-Hungary. Anne and Resi, two girls born in the same year, but at the other ends of the social ladder, find a soulmate in each other. They become best friends, lovers and the only light in a male-dominated world.

When an up-and-coming stylist is found stabbed to death in his home, a young detective is given 20 days to solve the case. Inspired by true events.

After years of being just friends, two guys realize they are in love with each other and navigate the challenges of coming out and reconciling their cultural differences.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a coming-of-age story about Jamie New, a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Despite facing homophobia and opposition from his father, Jamie perseveres and finds the support of his friends and community as he embraces his true identity and showcases his talent on stage.