Drama, Music
The painter Lili Elbe was the first person to have gender confirmation surgery in the 1930s. The homonymous opera is a glimpse into the life of Lili Elbe and her wife Gerda Wegener (also a famous painter) through Lili's transition at a time when such surgery was still completely uncharted territory.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Adam
Reds
Painted Fire
Diamantino
The Young Victoria
Happy Together
Blackbird
The 24th Day
I Capture the Castle
200 Pounds Beauty
Stories of Our Lives
Lust
Better Than Chocolate
Sex, Party and Lies
A Frozen Flower
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
Honey Girls
Wahyu
Margarita with a Straw
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
SIMILAR MOVIES
Adam
IMDB 8 | Oct , 1976
Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.Reds
IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 1981
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.Painted Fire
IMDB 7 | May , 2002
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.Diamantino
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2016
The Young Victoria
IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2009
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.Happy Together
IMDB 7.6 | May , 1997
A couple travels from Hong Kong to Argentina to revive their relationship but experience turbulence when both men's lives drift in separate directions.Blackbird
IMDB 5.6 | Feb , 2014
Seventeen-year-old Randy tries very hard to be a good person. Since his father left, Randy takes care of his emotionally disturbed mother, and he's the kind of friend all of his classmates can depend on. As strong as he seems on the outside, Randy is hiding a secret inner struggle and denial of his true self. It's not until he opens himself up to love that he discovers that becoming a man means accepting who you really are.The 24th Day
IMDB 6.4 | May , 2004
Tom and Dan's one-night stand turns into an intense power-play between captor and captive.I Capture the Castle
IMDB 6.7 | May , 2003
In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle.200 Pounds Beauty
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2006
Hanna, an overweight lip-sync artist who ghost sings for Ammy, a known pop diva, secretly likes Han Sang-jun. When Ammy humiliates Hanna in Han's presence, Hanna decides to undergo a cosmetic surgery.Stories of Our Lives
IMDB 0.5 | Sep , 2014
Created by the members of a Nairobi-based arts collective — who have removed their names from the film for fear of reprisal — this anthology film that dramatizes true-life stories from Kenya’s oppressed LGBTQ community is both a labour of love and a bold act of militancy.Lust
IMDB 4.4 | Aug , 2000
A sister and a brother and the fear of fornication.Better Than Chocolate
IMDB 6 | Jul , 1999
Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.Sex, Party and Lies
IMDB 4.6 | Mar , 2009
A youth group is preparing for what will be the summer of their life, including secrets, lies, sex, confusion, evenings and holidays.A Frozen Flower
IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 2008
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
IMDB 6 | Jun , 1997
Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a fascinating and honest look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.Honey Girls
IMDB 5.2 | Oct , 2021
Mega pop star, Fancy G, hosts a contest to find the next big solo artist. But the young contestants realize they are "better together" and secretly form a band called Honey Girls and become a huge hit cloaked in mystery.Wahyu
IMDB 4 | Aug , 2024
Wahyu, a young homosexual, tries to satisfy his sexual desires with a boarding school student but is accidentally discovered by a deaf student who makes it difficult for him to carry out his actions.Margarita with a Straw
IMDB 6.8 | Apr , 2015
A rebellious young woman with cerebral palsy leaves India to study in New York. On her journey of self-discovery, she unexpectedly falls in love.The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
IMDB 7 | Mar , 1939
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.