The film tells the story of two wealthy families who struggle to survive during the occupation. More recently, a director like Céline Sciamma constructed a bracing picture of an intimate female relationship with “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” though looking back at her career, she’s long explored the nuances of female sexuality.įrom the 20th Century up until just this past year with Sweden’s Best International Feature Oscar submission “And Then We Danced,” below is a sampling of some of the best international LGBTQ cinema out there - including alternative entries from popular filmmakers you may have missed. The dramatic war film Oro, Plata, Mata takes place in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation and stars Manny Ojeda, Liza Lorena, and Sandy Andolong. It has been updated on March 15, 2022.Īmerican movies and TV are making major strides in LGBTQ representation, but storytellers abroad are in many ways ahead of the curve, exploring sexuality and relationships with groundbreaking technique, and in ways often coded and ahead of their time.įrom Rainer Werner Fassbinder to Pier Paolo Pasolini, the fluidity of human sexuality has long fascinated international filmmakers unafraid to bust taboos. Editor’s Note: This list was originally posted on February 27, 2021. 17 of the Best LGBTQ Films of 2018 (Recent & Upcoming) 'Rafiki' 'Rafiki' - Official Trailer (Exclusive) Watch on Set against the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, young Kena (Samantha Mugatsia) is a.
