Movies Similar to Películas (2020)

This is a sharp and revealing look at Scotty Bowers, a Hollywood figure who remained largely unknown. His bestselling memoir details his many years as a discreet companion to some of the…

In Atlanta and New York City, four Black transgender sex workers challenge the boundaries of their work.

This film chronicles the history of New York City’s Meatpacking District through the eyes of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. Director Kristen Lovell, who was a part of that…

This is a groundbreaking, intimate, and controversial historical record of a millennial performance artist. The film offers an unprecedented look at their work: using urine, video, and the internet to challenge societal…

This short documentary traces the course of the River Ouse as it flows from Lewes to Newhaven, offering quiet reflections on the landscapes along its path.

A man who thrives on online harassment becomes the target of a sophisticated and relentless campaign of cyberbullying. He soon discovers the uncomfortable truth about what it feels like to be on…

Tony Palmer explores the life and lasting impact of the German composer Carl Orff.

A Long Way From Heaven tells the true story of the LGBTQ+ students who secretly transformed Brigham Young University's iconic "Y" into a rainbow symbol of pride. The film explores the history…

"Private Diary" follows photographer Pedro Usabiaga as he works with a range of non-professional models. The film reveals the evolving relationships between Usabiaga and his subjects, and how the photographs begin to…

This short documentary examines how LGBTQ+ couples express love, focusing on seemingly small gestures like public displays of affection. It explores the profound personal meaning behind these interactions and their potential to…

Angel, an ambitious artist, wins a radio contest that lands him an internship with a renowned fashion photographer. While working for his demanding boss, Angel navigates the attention of twelve alluring supermodels…

Following the Nazi rise to power, the resistance sought a way to defeat Adolf Hitler's oppressive regime. They devised a plan to create genetically enhanced assassins, ultimately identifying Captain Berlin as their…

Two close friends compete to throw the most impressive sweet sixteen party as their celebrations draw nearer.

This silent tragedy explores the darkness within people. A young boy accidentally humiliates a kind butcher's wife by taking food from her stall in front of customers. The consequences are devastatingly satisfying,…

A nightclub dancer finds herself jobless after the Pope's visit. While waiting for the Pope to depart, she's made to practice unusual moves learned by her boss in Thailand. She begins to…

Wes Hurley recounts his experiences growing up as a gay man in Soviet Russia. He later flees the country with his mother, a mail-order bride, and moves to Seattle. There, he confronts…

In 2014, when same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales, Benjamin Till and Nathan Taylor celebrated their union with an unforgettable wedding. The entire ceremony was crafted as a musical, featuring…

Tailor, a transgender cartoonist, uses his website to share the experiences and challenges faced by transgender people. This film is created by a transgender crew and focuses on transgender lives.

This collection of home movies featuring gay men explores how remembering the past offers hope, strength, and ultimately, a testament to enduring spirit.

Emma lives with her boyfriend Eric in a secluded house in the woods. She is slowly losing herself, overwhelmed by loneliness and suffocated by their intense love.

An 80-year-old drag queen unexpectedly connects with a younger queen, each grappling with questions of gender and the passage of time. Through their growing bond, they both begin to understand what it…

Tamer Jandali's debut fiction film, *Easy Love*, blends documentary and narrative as it follows seven people in Cologne seeking a balance between emotional security and physical desire. Over four months, the film…

This film offers a fresh perspective on the familiar story of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. It tells the story from the point of view of Barabbas, the criminal who was spared execution…

On the night of November 22nd, a recycling center near Stockholm, Sweden, is bombed. A suspect is arrested, and her interrogation reveals unexpected details. It quickly becomes clear that the situation is…

Film scholar Jean-Pierre Berthome examines Max Ophuls' screenplay for the 1952 film *Le Plaisir*, focusing on how it connects to Guy de Maupassant's three stories that inspired it.

In 2012, Stephen Vaughan and Kay Ferreter are invited to speak to the congregation at St. Joseph's Redemptorists Church in Dundalk, Ireland, during the Solemn Novena Festival. During their address, the couple…

Kelet, a black trans woman in her twenties, dreams of appearing on the cover of Vogue magazine. Growing up in Manchester, England, she looked up to models like Naomi Campbell and Iman,…

Following a deeply upsetting event, a young gay Egyptian becomes involved in the fight for LGBT rights. When his safety is threatened, he faces a difficult decision: remain in his homeland or…