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You Can't Stop the Murders(2003)

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Scenes from a Gay Marriage(2012)

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The Gold Rimmed Glasses(1987)

A Jewish couple and a homosexual doctor fall to prejudice and scandal in 1938 Italy.

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Greta(2019)

Pedro, a 70-year-old gay nurse, is taking care of Daniela, his ailing transgender friend. In order to find her a vacant hospital bed, he decides to help an arrested and wounded criminal to escape.

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Final Voyage(2021)

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Pit Stop(2013)

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The most beautiful man in the world, who, sick of being objectified, devises a plan to free himself of other's attention.

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The Ten Rules(2002)

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Something For Everyone(1970)

In post-war Austria, an opportunistic young man begins working as a footman to a widowed countess and uses his sexual talents to better his station in life.

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Praying for Us(2024)

Núbia finds herself confortable in the systemic conventions of her religion, much to the disappointment of Cecília, who challenges her to rethink her priorities.

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