ISABELLA and ULRIKA from MODUS (2015) - Lesbian Interest TV Series

Season 1 of Modus, a nordic noir crime series from Sweden features various subplots including a lesbian interest storyline about Ulrika who tries to find her girlfriend Isabella when she does not return as planned from a trip to Finland.

Ulrika makes enquiries at the Ferry Terminal

Ulrika gets concerned when her girlfriend does not arrive on the ferry as planned and she is not answering her phone. Ulrika goes to the hotel to find out what has happened and discovers that not only did Isabella not turn up for her massage but that she checked out in the middle of the night with no explanation.

Ulrika tries to find out why Isabella didn't turn up for her massage

Having no success in finding out what has happened Ulrika begins to wonder if Isabella has left her without telling her. She resolves to visit Isabella's parents even though she knows that she will get the cold shoulder from them as they have not accepted Isabella is in a lesbian relationship.

 

Ulrika gets really worried when she learns that Isabella did not phone her children

The Isabella and Ulrika storyline is part of a far more complex plot about members of the LGBTQ+ community who are being killed and features a small part by Liv Mjönes (from the Kiss Me movie) as Patricia, an out lesbian in a loving relationship.

Read more about Modus TV series (2015) on IMDb

Alexandra Rapaport - as Ulrika

Julia Dufvenius - as Isabella Levin

Country of Origin: Sweden

Genre: Drama / Crime

Language: Swedish

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 12 minutes playlist

Release Date: 2015

Director: Lisa Siwe

Creator: Based on novel Frukta inte by Norwegian author and lawyer Anne Holt

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THE OTHER LOVE STORY (2016) - Lesbian Web Series from India

The Other Love Story (2016) (IMDb 8.9) is a lesbian web series from India set in the 1990's at a time when homophobia was still rampant in India. The series concerns the love story between Aadya and Aachal, two students, who initially become friends and then gradually fall in love. Without the convenience of modern commmnication technology Aadya and Aachal rely heavily on landlines and love letters to communicate however privacy is at a premium and it is almost impossible to hide their connection from their disapproving families.

The Other Love Story, also known as JLT's the Other Love Story was India's first same sex web series and as such was crowd funded. It is the brainchild of Roopa Rao her made the film under her company Just Like That Films. Look out for Roopa as Aadya's friend in episode 8.

The Other Love Story is a tender love story between two young women which is both compelling and visually appealing. It also gives the characters a happy ending. Don't miss it. Watch free on YouTube.


Spoorthi Gumaste as Aadya

Shweta Gupta as Aachal

Country of Origin: India

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English, Hindi and Kannada

Subtitles: English

Runtime: Season 1 - 12 episodes of around 8-10 minutes each

Directed by: Roopa Rao

Written by: Roopa Rao


To find out more about the series visit The Other Love Story on IMDb

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La Théorie du Y (2016) - Lesbian Web Series (Belgium)

La Théorie du Y (2016) (IMDb 7.7) is a lesbian interest web series about Anna who, tired of her relationship with her boyfriend Matteo, seeks something new and different. When she meets Claire at a club one night she is reminded of old loves and longings. At school she had been in love with her best friend. However not all runs smoothly for Anna and Claire as Anna struggles to be open about the relationship and her sexuality.

Anna and Claire Make Up After an Argument

In Season 2 Anna looking for a change of scene travels with her friend Malik to Berlin craving new experiences. This web series is an excellent watch and not to be missed.


Léone François-Janssens as Anna

Ophélie Honoré as Claire

Violette de Leu de Cecil as Lucy

Country of Origin: Belgium

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: French

Subtitles: English, Dutch, French, Spanish

Runtime: Season 1 - 11 episodes, Season 2 - 10 episodes

Directed by: Caroline Taillet and Martin Landmeters

Written by: Caroline Taillet and Martin Landmeters


To find out more about the series visit La Théorie du Y on IMDb

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PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (2019) - Lesbian Interest Movie (Marianne and Heloise)

Marianne and Héloïse

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu) is a lesbian interest film released in 2019 that concerns Marianne who travels to an isolated island in Brittany, France to take up her commission to paint Héloïse at the end of the 18th century. Héloïse's mother wants Héloïse married off to a Milanese nobleman and requests Marianne to paint Héloïse's portrait in secret while pretending to be her companion. After a time Marianne begins to develop feelings for Héloïse and decides she cannot betray her trust any longer. This confession brings the pair together on a basis of trust and allows them to develop a deep connection.

>Marianne: I thought you had been scared off.
Héloïse: You were right. I am scared. Do all lovers feel they're inventing something? I know the gestures. I imagined it all, waiting for you.
Marianne: You dreamt of me?
Héloïse: No. I thought of you.

Marianne and Heloise (Portrait of a Lady on Fire, 2019)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Movie Quote
Héloïse: I feel something new.
Marianne: What?
Héloïse: Regret.
Marianne: Don't regret. Remember. I'll remember when you fell asleep in the kitchen.
Héloïse: I'll remember your dark look when I beat you at cards.
Marianne: I'll remember the first time you laughed.
Héloïse: You took your time being funny.
Marianne: That's true. I wasted time.
Héloïse: I wasted time too. I'll remember the first time I wanted to kiss you.
Marianne: When was that?
Héloïse: You didn't notice?
Marianne: At the feast around the bonfire.
Héloïse: I wanted to, yes. But that wasn't the first time.
Marianne: Tell me.
Héloïse: No, you tell me.
Marianne: When you asked if I had known love. I could tell the answer was yes. And that it was now.
Héloïse: I remember.

 

Marianne and Heloise Kiss

Noémie Merlant (as Marianne)

Adèle Haenel (as Héloïse)

Note: Céline Sciamma, director of #portraitofaladyonfire is in a relationship with Adèle Haenel who plays Héloïse in real life.

Read more about Portrait of a Lady on Fire on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 120 minutes, 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2019

Director: Céline Sciamma

Screenplay: Céline Sciamma

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THE GROUND BENEATH MY FEET (Der Boden unter den Füßen) (2019) - Lesbian Interest Film from Austria

The Ground Beneath My Feet (Der Boden unter den Füßen) is a lesbian interest film featuring Lola, a late twenties career driven management consultant who works 100 hours a week and lives from one hotel to the next. None of her colleagues know about her sister Conny who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. When Lola discloses to her boss and lover Elise that her work performance is being impacted on by her home life Lola realizes she has to decide what's most important to her.

Valerie Pachner (as Lola)

Pia Hierzegger (as Conny)

Mavie Hörbiger (as Elise)

Michelle Barthel (as Birgit)

Read more about Der Boden unter den Füßen (The Ground Beneath My Feet) on IMDb

Country of Origin: Austria

Genre: Drama

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2019

Director: Marie Kreutzer

Screenplay: Marie Kreutzer



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THE GIRL KING (2015) - Lesbian Interest Film from Sweden - Kristina and Ebba

The Girl King is a Swedish lesbian interest movie about the early life of Queen Kristina (born 1626) and her love for the Countess Ebba Sparre. Set in 17th century Sweden amidst the turmoil of The Thirty Years war of Protestantism versus Catholicism The Girl King is a biographical portrait of Queen Kristina's struggle to assert herself as a woman in a man's world and the tide of conservative forces opposed to her ideas of modernization. The Girl King also explores Queen Kristina's awakening sexuality and provides a few choice love scenes between Kristina and Ebba.

Read more about The Girl King on IMDb

Malin Buska as Queen Kristina (Christina)

Sarah Gadon as Countess Ebba Sparre

Country of Origin: Sweden

Genre: Drama / Crime

Language: Swedish

Runtime: 1 hour 46 mins - 2.26 minute trailer

Release Date: 2015

Director: Mika Kaurismäki

Screenplay: Michel Marc Bouchard

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WATER LILIES (Naissance des pieuvres) (2007) - Lesbian Interest Movie

Marie and Floriane (Waterlilies, 2007)

Water Lilies (Naissance des pieuvres) is a lesbian interest film directed by #CélineSciamma of Portrait of a Lady on Fire fame that follows Marie who is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team. Marie's interest is not however solely in swimming but rather offers the chance to get close to Floriane. Marie eventually befriends Floriane and becomes a bit of gopher meanwhile Anne is upset that Marie is spending all her time and energy on Floriane. The action in Water Lilies takes place over the summer break in a Paris suburb and depicts the familiar story of unrequited love - a bitter sweet tale.

Pauline Acquart (as Marie)

Adèle Haenel (as Floriane)

Louise Blachère (as Anne)

Read more about Water Lilies on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 85 minutes, 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2007

Director: Céline Sciamma

Screenplay: Céline Sciamma

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Water Lilies on Wikipedia
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ANNE+ (ANNE PLUS) 2018 - Lesbian Interest Web Series

Anne+ (Anne Plus) is a lesbian interest web series that follows the life and loves of 24 year old Anne as she navigates the gay landscape of Amsterdam. In Series One each of the six episodes is devoted to a different relationship experience that sees Anne grow from each encounter. Anne+ is a great watch with reports of Season 2 already in the pipeline.


Hanna van Vliet - as Anne

Jade Olieberg as Jip

Eline van Gils as Lily

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: Dutch

Subtitles: English, Dutch, French, Italian, Portugese, Spanish, Russian

Runtime: Season 1 - 6 episodes, Season 2 - 8 episodes

Directed by: Valerie Bisscheroux

Written by: Maud Wiemeijer


To find out more about the series visit Anne Plus on IMDb

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DREAM DANCER (Traumtänzerin) (2019) - Lesbian Interest Short Film

Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) is a lesbian interest short film (lesbischer kurzfilm) which explores the landscape of two young women, Charlie and Viky who are studying for their final exams. Charlie and Viky have an intense relationship but when Charlie's controlling father spots them by the lake and tries to prevent them seeing each other beyond school Charlie backs off and the relationship is sorely tested. Based on the novel Traumtänzerin by Alicia Zett (Zimmerman).

Fine performances from both actresses and the universal themes makes this short film an enjoyable watch.

Read more about Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) movie on IMDb

Laura Kerkau - as Charlie

Antina Albrecht - as Viky

Country of Origin: Germany

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 21.06 minutes Full Movie

Release Date: 2019

Director: Alicia Zett (Zimmerman)

Screenplay: Alicia Zett (Zimmerman)

Other Links
Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) on Wikipedia
Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) film on Rotten Tomatoes 

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STELLA BLÓMKVIST (2017) - Lesbian Interest TV Series from Iceland

Stella and Dagbjört

There is a lesbian interest storyline featuring Stella and Dagbjört in the Icelandic TV crime noir series Stella Blómkvist about sassy lawyer Stella who gets called in by the police to defend criminals in need. In Season 1 sexually fluid Stella played by Heida Reed, best known as Elizabeth in Poldark, investigates the murder of the PM's assistant forming a relationship with minister and informant Dagbjört along the way. Stella and Dagbjört truly sizzle together in this short LGBTQ+ storyline.

Read more about Stella Blómkvist TV series on IMDb

Heida Reed (Heiða Rún Sigurðardóttir) - as Stella Blómkvist

Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir - as Dagbjört

Country of Origin: Iceland

Genre: Drama / Crime

Language: Icelandic

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minutes

Release Date: 2017

Director: Óskar Thór Axelsson

Creator: Based on the Stella Blómkvist books

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Stella Blómkvist books on Good Reads
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THELMA (2017) - Lesbian Interest Film from Norway

Thelma and Anja Storyline and Scenes

In the Norwegian movie Thelma (2017) a young woman called Thelma who is highly controlled by her Christian parents goes to study in Oslo and there forms a friendship with a beautiful fellow student Anja. Isolated and lonely Thelma is drawn to Anja while at the same she tries to deny her feelings and desires for another woman. A mystery cloaks Thelma's past and the more she tries to suppress her reality the more her subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers reemerge.

Video Details of Thelma and Anja Lesbian Interest Scenes

Eili Harboe (as Thelma)

Kaya Wilkins (as Anja)

Read more about Thelma (2017) film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Norway

Genre: Drama

Language: Norwegian

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2017

Director: Joachim Trier

Screenplay: Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier

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ZWISCHEN SOMMER UND HERBST (Between Summer and Fall) 2018 - Lesbian Interest Film

Lena and Eva

In Between Summer and Fall (Zwischen Sommer und Herbst) 17-year- old Lena falls in love with Eva, her older brother's new girlfriend. Gradually Lena and Eva grow closer to each other and as their connection deepens they fall in love. A sweet lesbian coming of age movie worth the watch.

Linn Reusse (as Lena)

Isabel Thierauch (as Eva)

Read more about Zwischen Sommer und Herbst (Between Summer and Fall) on IMDb

Country of Origin: Germany

Genre: Drama

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2018

Director: Daniel Manns

Screenplay: Daniel Manns

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CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014) - Lesbian Themed Movie

In Clouds of Sils Maria a famous star Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche), is confronted with an uncomfortable reflection of a younger version of herself played by Chloë Grace Moretz when she is invited to play the older lover Helena in the planned revival of the lesbian love story drama between Sigrid and Helena that launched her career years before. Working closely with her twenty-something female assistant Valentine (Kristen Stewart) she develops feelings and desires she is not willing to acknowledge all the while being plagued by personal insecurities and professional jealousies eventually culminating in tragedy.

Read more about Clouds of Sils Maria on IMDb

Country of Origin: France, Switzerland and Germany

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2.12 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2014

Director: Olivier Assayas

Screenplay: Olivier Assayas


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NOTAS APARTE (2016) - Lesbian Web Series from Spain

Helena and Sara

Notas Aparte Web Series is a lesbian love story between two women Helena and Sara. Helena is engaged by Sara'a mother as a tutor for Sara but pretty soon the women divert into conversations about life and love as well as art history. Notas Aparte is divided into two seasons of 7 episodes each of which you can watch above under one playlist. The relationship between the young women is cute and funny making it enjoyable watch.

To find out more about the series visit Notas Aparte Web Series on IMDb

Country of Origin: Spain

Genre: Drama / Comedy Romance

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English, German, Italian, Russian

Runtime: 14 episodes

Directed by: Alba Guillén and Anna Asensio

Written by: Alba Guillén

Aysha Daraaui - (as Helena)

Mònica Rius Bonet - (as Sara)

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SEVENTEEN (SIEBZEHN) (2017) - Lesbian Interest Film

Seventeen [Trailer] (English subtitles) from Salzgeber & Co. Medien GmbH on Vimeo.

Seventeen (Siebzehn) is a lesbian interest film about a young woman called Paula who is in love with her friend Charlotte from boarding school. Charlotte is dating Michael and Tim is showing a lot of interest in Paula. Paula must decide if she wants to follow her own feelings or yield to other people’s.

Starring: Elisabeth Wabitsch as Paula and Anaelle Dézsy as Charlotte and Alexandra Schmidt as Lilli

Read more about Seventeen (Siebzehn) short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Austria

Genre: Drama Romance Feature Film

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minutes

Initial Release: 2017

Director: Monja Art

Screenplay: Monja Art




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MARS (2007) - Lesbian Short Film from Germany

Mars is a lesbian themed short film from Germany about Lily, a teenager who extorts money out of other kids for kicks. Lilly catches the attention of Anna, a cute lesbian photographer and turns against her two violent cohorts in order to save Anna from a fatal stabbing.

Starring: Anna Maria Mühe as Lilly and Claire Oelkers as Anna

Read more about Mars short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Germany

Genre: Drama / Romance Short Film

Language: German

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 16.46 minutes

Initial Release: 2007

Director: Marcus Richardt

Screenplay: Marcus Richardt


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SIN DECIR NADA (Without Saying Anything) (2007) - Lesbian Short Film

Sin Decir Nada (Without Saying Anything) is a highly rated lesbian short film from Columbia about two girls Sofia and Vero who are in the same class at school but only exchange looks and never talk to each other. Sofía photographs Veronica sometimes secretly and at other times with Veronica's tacit permission. When by accident the photographs come to the attention of the other girls in the class Veronica seeks out Sofía inspite of the bullying.

Read more about Sin Decir Nada short film on IMDb

Starring: Mónica Hurtado as Sofía and Catalina Nichols as Veronica

Country of Origin: Colombia

Genre: Drama Short Film

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 13.48 minutes

Initial Release: 2007

Director: Diana Montenegro

Screenplay: Diana Montenegro


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TO KNOW HER (Ladaat Ota) - Short Lesbian Film from Israel (2011)

To Know Her (Ladaat Ota) is a short lesbian film from Israel about Adi (Didoosh), a young Law student, who is having an affair with her brother's girlfriend Aya. Although Adi lives with her single mother Dina and her brother Tomer in a small house she and Aya are careful to conceal the truth about their relationship. When Adi begins to realize that Aya does not have the courage to publicly acknowledge their love she is forced to make a life changing decision.

Hila Ben-Meir (Adi aka as Didoosh)

Eynat Duchovni (Aya)

Read more about To Know Her / Ladaat Ota short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Israel

Genre: Drama Short Film

Language: Hebrew

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 24.01 minutes

Initial Release: 2011

Director: Rachel Ben-Zaken

Screenplay: Rachel Ben-Zakenz

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THE OTHER WAR - Lesbian Short Film from Israel (2008)

The Other War (Hamilchama Haashnia) is a short lesbian film from Israel about Elli, a young woman who is fighting to keep her love alive. Meanwhile her girlfriend Naama who is tired of the war and unemployment and wants nothing more than to leave Israel can't commit to anything. Elli tries to carry on her life as normal including helping her sister prepare for her wedding but as time goes on she begins to realise that Naama and she are not on the same page about the important things in life. Set in Tel Aviv against the backdrop of the second Lebanon war in 2006 this understated film is worth the watch. 

Keren Berger (as Elli)

Hen Yanni (as Naama)

Read more about The Other War short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Israel

Genre: Drama Short Film

Runtime: 43:20 minutes

Language: Hebrew

Subtitles: English

Director: Tamar Glezerman

Writer: Tamar Glezerman

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ON TOP OF THE EARTH (AU SOMMET DE LA TERRE) (2007) - Lesbian Short Film (France)

A sweet lesbian interest short film from France about a young woman Sophie who is in love with her best friend Mathilde and yet attracted to her boyfriend Nicolas at the same time. When she meets up with Mathilde again after a short break she realises that she still wants her but doubt keeps her from totally committing to the relationship. A delightful short French film that highlights the beauty of love between two young women.

Anne-Camille Le Heuzey-Bansat (as Sophie)

Anaïs Merienne (as Mathilde)

Read more about Au sommet de la terre (2007) / On Top of the Earth short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama Short Film

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 21.05 minutes

Initial Release: 2007

Director: Emmanuelle Jay

Screenplay: Emmanuelle Jay

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