In the courtyard of the XXI century, and with same-sex love, few people are surprised. Of course, intolerance in society cannot be completely eradicated, but in the West they are successfully fighting it. And with the help of the movie. There is even such a hotel genre as gay drama. Remember the legendary Brokeback Mountain. The same problems in the pair, the same tears, the same love, just instead of the usual hero and heroine, we have a story about two guys. This film is considered the most famous on the topic of same-sex relationships. If you liked him and want to see something like that, then the selection of the best modern gay dramas will definitely help you.
Number 1. "Floating Skyscrapers" (2013)
This is the Polish response to Brokeback Mountain, the story of young guys who love each other. At the center of the gay drama is a young man named Cuba, who lives with his mother and his girlfriend. It seems that everything is in order in his life. He studies at the physics academy, is seriously engaged in swimming, and even claims to win prestigious competitions. But once at a party he meets a guy named Michal and a spark jumps between them.
The film is extremely tragic and leaves too many questions after watching. But many recognize him as one of the best in the genre.
Number 2. "Weekend" (2011)
This British movie shows how your life can change beyond recognition in one weekend. The protagonist Russell leads a secluded life. He has few friends, good work, but no love. He regularly goes to gay clubs, where he removes guys for one night and is not worried. Most of all he is afraid of public opinion, so his weekdays are no different from each other.
But once acquaintance does not end in the morning. A newly minted friend touches in his soul what seemed long buried under the shards of broken hopes. The only problem is that they have to forever part with the onset of Monday.
No. 3. "Prayers for Bobby" (2008)
This television movie is so powerful that many regretted that it did not go on a wide rental. The story tells about the usual deeply believing American family of the late 80s. Mary Griffith is so devout that the news that one of her sons is gay makes her shock. The woman is sure that this is a disease and vice, therefore she intends to heal the boy with the help of faith. Suppressed by this attitude, the young man keeps a diary where he pours out all his pain. The only thing he wants is for his mother to love him, as before, until she knows the truth. But Mary is adamant and pushes her son to a desperate step ... This gay drama will make even the most callous people cry.
Number 4. "Free Fall" (2013)
The German drama about the love triangle in which police officer Kai, his colleague Mark and his pregnant wife Bettina ended up. During the training at the academy, a short connection takes place between the guys, which then divides Mark's life into “before” and “after”. But he is not ready to change anything, however, and the usual way of life does not bring him happiness. Bettina and Kai are waiting for him to make a choice. But, alas, sometimes it is too late. And the plot is not based on the fact that the main characters enter into an intimate relationship, it is not so much a film about gays, but a film about the problem of human cowardice and the inability to be honest even with oneself.
Number 5. The Refuge (2007)
Most gay films are dramas. Therefore, this is one of the few films in the genre that ends with a happy ending. The young guy dreams of becoming an artist, but is forced to quit his studies and work in a diner to keep an eye on the non-alcoholic older sister and little nephew. Once he meets the brother of his best friend and everything changes. Fortunately, everything ends well.