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• The Last Summer - A coming-of-age story set during a summer vacation with themes of love and friendship.
• Call Me by Your Name - Explores a deep romantic relationship between two young men in a picturesque setting.
• Love, Simon - A coming-out story that focuses on a young man's journey to self-acceptance.
• The Way He Looks - A touching tale of a blind teenager looking for independence and love.
• Weekend - A romantic drama that depicts a brief but meaningful relationship over a weekend.
• Moonlight - A profound coming-of-age story that delves into identity and love in a young man's life.
• Shelter - Follows a young man discovering love and his passion for art while surfing.
• The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of family and acceptance within a gay couple's dynamic.
• Brokeback Mountain - A tragic love story that unfolds between two cowboys over several years.
• Pride - Based on a true story about the support of LGBTQ+ rights intertwined with the miners' strike.
• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A vibrant road movie about two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia.
• Paris, je t'aime - An anthology film composed of 18 short stories about love set in Paris.
• Milk - The biographical story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California.
• Love is Strange - Follows an older gay couple whose relationship is challenged after a life change.
• God's Own Country - A romantic drama between a young farmer and a Romanian migrant worker in rural England.
• The Half of It - A modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac focusing on friendship and identity among teens.
• And Then We Danced - A passionate dance drama exploring love and desire in the context of Georgian culture.
• Boys - A heartfelt story about two teenage boys exploring love and sexuality.
• G.B.F. - A comedic take on LGBTQ+ stereotypes in high school and friendship dynamics.
• The Miseducation of Cameron Post - A coming-of-age story about a teenager sent to a conversion therapy center.
• Pride and Prejudice - While more of a classic romance, explores themes of love and societal expectations.
• Francois Ozon's 'Potiche' - A film that incorporates themes of liberation and love with a comedic twist.
• Carol - A romantic drama about a forbidden affair between two women in the 1950s.
• The Handmaiden - A visually stunning film intertwining romance and deception in a historical setting.
• Boy Erased - A powerful drama centered around a young man confronting his sexuality and conversion therapy.
• Tangerine - Shot entirely on an iPhone, this film follows a transgender sex worker on Christmas Eve.
• Edge of Seventeen - A coming-of-age film that explores the complexities of young love and friendship.
• Love, Rosie - A romantic comedy following two best friends and their complicated love story over the years.
• Out in the Dark - A love story between a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer amidst political turmoil.
• The First Time - A sweet romantic comedy about two teenage souls navigating the ups and downs of first love.
• His and Hers - A documentary that examines love and relationships through the lens of personal stories.
• The Edge of Heaven - A multi-narrative approach to interconnected lives and love transcending cultural boundaries.
• The Normal Heart - A powerful portrayal of the early days of the AIDS crisis and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
• Carmen & Lola - A passionate love story between two women from different backgrounds within a conservative culture.
• Weekend at Bernie's - Though comedic, it shares themes of friendship and humorous misadventures.
• Kinky Boots - Follows unlikely friendships and mutual support in building a life outside social norms.
• A Single Man - A poignant tale of love and loss from a gay perspective in the 1960s.
• Latter Days - Follows the romantic relationship and challenges between a gay man and a Mormon missionary.
• Love & Human Remains - A dark comedy exploring love, relationships, and the complexities of human interaction.
• Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary rooted in LGBTQ+ history that uncovers deeper narratives of love and activism.
• The Imitation Game - A biographical drama that delves into the historical struggles of a brilliant mathematician and his hidden love.
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A lighthearted journey of self-discovery and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Summer Storm - A coming-of-age story focusing on friendship and the emergence of sexual identity.
• Rafiki - A Kenyan film exploring love between two women amidst political and societal challenges.
• Kissed by Light - An exploration of love through the lens of resilience against societal norms.
• Alex Strangelove - A Netflix film about a high school senior discovering his sexuality and navigating love.
• The Last Song - A family drama that shows love in different forms and the journey of personal growth.
• Coco - Though animated, it shares themes of love, family, and self-discovery.