queer loneliness
7 movies and shows
Queer
Wed, 27 Nov 2024
1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Aftersun
Fri, 21 Oct 2022
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.
The Whale
Fri, 09 Dec 2022
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
All of Us Strangers
Fri, 22 Dec 2023
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.
The Yearning
Tue, 04 Jun 2024
Two lonely people notice each other. A yearning so big it might destroy me. It has always been there and always will be. Walk, walk up that hill. Climb, climb up that train.
Eu me tornei outra coisa
Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Set in Curitiba, the film follows the thoughts of a lonely woman struggling with social interaction, deep regrets, and a strange relationship with an old camera. Unemployed, she reflects on her existence and the constant feeling of being left behind. As she distorts reality through memories and hyper-sentimentality, the character delves into her deepest anxieties, revealing thoughts often considered shameful.
You're Not Gay, Right?
Sat, 14 Dec 2024
A gay office worker feels alienated due to being straight-passing and not fitting in with his peers. He dreams of a better environment and is outed, leading to a mysterious change in community.