Say “guten tag” to these 5 sexy, gay romance movies to come out of Germany
Different From The Others, a short film created in protest of the country’s Paragraph 175, which made homosexuality a criminal offense.
Through its story of a violinist (Conrad Veidt) who falls in love with his student (Fritz Schulz), Oswald’s work is often cited as the the world’s first pro-gay film.Related: Strangers By The Lake: 10 sexy, queer lakeside stories perfect for a summer watchOver 100 years later, the impact of Different From The Others on global cinema cannot be overstated, especially in Germany, where it paved the way for a number of sexy, thought-provoking, and boundary-breaking queer-themed movies.
In the past 20 years alone, a number of fantastic gay features have come from German filmmakers that you might have missed.Here’s a list of 5 excellent gay, German films you can add to your watch lists.Center Of My World is a dysfunctional family dramedy with a sweet and sexy gay romance at its center.
After falling for the mysterious new guy at school, Phil’s (Dark‘s Louis Hofmann) attempts to balance the alluring fling with his best friend and his especially chaotic home life, with his eccentric mother and siblings who gladly embrace their status as the village outsiders.Streams on Dekkoo and Kanopy.
