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5 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ International Films to Celebrate Pride Month

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>In celebration of Pride Month, let’s honor the stories that reflect the depth, diversity, and beauty of the LGBTQ+ community. From groundbreaking dramas to heartwarming coming-of-age tales, these films explore identity, love, and the universal search for belonging. </p><div> </div><p>Whether you&#x27;re discovering these titles for the first time or revisiting familiar favorites, here are five must-watch movies to stream this Pride Month:</p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Your Name Engraved Herein (2020)</strong></div><p>Set in 1980s Taiwan just after the lifting of martial law, this poignant coming-of-age drama follows two high school boys at an all-male boarding school as they navigate friendship, first love, and self-discovery amid a conservative society on the brink of change.</p><div> </div><p>With stunning cinematography and a haunting soundtrack, <em>Your Name Engraved Herein</em> became Taiwan’s highest-grossing LGBTQ+ film and earned five Golden Horse Award nominations in 2020, winning Best Cinematography and Best Original Film Song.</p><div> </div><p>Starring Edward Chen and Jing-Hua Tseng, and produced by Arthur Chu, the film is a heartbreaking yet beautiful reminder of love’s endurance—especially when it dares to bloom under repression.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="1613" height="907" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mzfVBg54BGw" title="Your Name Engraved Herein | Official Trailer | Netflix" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>2gether: The Movie (2021)</strong></div><p>Following the hit Thai BL (Boys&#x27; Love) series, <em>2gether: The Movie </em>continues the romance between Tine and Sarawat, two college boys whose fake relationship unexpectedly turns into something real. Starring fan-favorite duo Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin, the film is a light-hearted rom-com that celebrates the joy of falling in love through music, humor, and trust. </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="1613" height="907" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ryta9zAkVjU" title="[Official Trailer] เพราะเราคู่กัน The Movie | 2gether The Movie : 11 พฤศจิกายนนี้ ทุกโรงภาพยนตร์" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Call Me By Your Name (2017)</strong></div><p>Based on André Aciman’s acclaimed novel, this coming-of-age romance tells the story of 17-year-old Elio and visiting scholar Oliver, whose brief but intense summer romance in 1983 Italy changes them both forever.</p><div> </div><p>With unforgettable performances from Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, and lush direction by Luca Guadagnino, <em>Call Me By Your Name</em> is a tender exploration of longing, identity, and the heartbreak of first love. A modern queer classic, it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><iframe width="1613" height="870" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z9AYPxH5NTM" title="Call Me By Your Name | Official Trailer HD (2017)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>The Wedding Banquet (2025) </strong></div><p>A fresh and timely reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 queer rom-com, <em>The Wedding Banquet </em>brings together themes of love, chosen family, and cultural tradition with both humor and heart.</p><div> </div><p>The film follows the story of Angela and her partner Lee who are struggling to afford another round of IVF while their friend Min — a closeted heir to a corporate empire — is about to lose his student visa. After his boyfriend Chris rejects a marriage proposal, Min turns to Angela with a proposition: a green card marriage in exchange for IVF funding. But their quiet plan goes awry when Min’s grandmother flies in from Korea and demands a full-blown traditional wedding.</p><div> </div><p>Featuring an all-star cast including Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, this version blends multigenerational storytelling with modern queer themes for a joyful, moving, and deeply funny celebration of family and identity.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="1613" height="907" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kWy_IzW04YM" title="The Wedding Banquet | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Brokeback Mountain (2005) </strong></div><p>Marking its 20th anniversary in 2025, <em>Brokeback Mountain</em> returns to theaters as one of the most powerful queer love stories ever told on screen.</p><div> </div><p>Based on the short story by Annie Proulx, the film follows cowboys Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist — played by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal —whose unexpected bond transforms into a lifelong connection marked by longing, secrecy, and heartbreak.</p><div> </div><p>Garnering critical acclaim and major awards—including three Academy Awards (Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score)—the film remains a poignant, emotional landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema.</p><div><iframe width="1613" height="907" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZvu-SczR1Y" title="BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN - 20th Anniversary Release Official Trailer - Only in Theaters this June" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p><b>Celebrate Pride Month with stories that matter through</b><i><b> these international LGBTQ+ films, </b></i><b>reminding us all that love, in its many forms, is worth honoring.</b></p>

Celebrate Pride Month with stories that matter through these international LGBTQ+ films, reminding us all that love, in its many forms, is worth honoring.