LESBIAN INTEREST SHORT FILMS - 10+ Stand Out Must-See International Movies

If you are interested in queer films then you are likely to enjoy the following list of handpicked lesbian interest short films (LGBTQ+ short films) from around the world. Although not all are recent releases these shorts have been chosen for their relevance and entertainment value. In virtually all cases these foreign language films come with English subtitles and many are in HD.

Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) (2019) 21 mins

Charlie and Viky 

Traumtänzerin (Dream Dancer) is a lesbian interest short film from Germany about two young women Charlie and Viky who are in the same class at school and are also in a relationship. Charlie's controlling father tries to intervene to break them up and sorely tests their bond and their relationship.

Starring: Laura Kerkau as Charlie and Antina Albrecht as Viky

Country of Origin: Germany

Language: German with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Alicia Zimmerman (Alicia Zett)

Citizen Jane (2014) 16 mins

Jane and Maryann 

Set against the background of the military's secret war on homosexuality Citizen Jane is a short film (IMDb 7.6) which tells the story of Jane who is noticed by her superior officer Maryann for more than her soldiering skills. Maryann enlists the help of fellow officer Toni to help provide an opportunity for her to meet with Jane informally.

Starring: Tirra Dent as Jane and Alison Wandzura as Maryann

Country of Origin: Canada

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Cari Green

Allez (2011) 16 mins

Trine and Sofia 

Allez (IMDb 7.7) is a Danish short film which follows Trine who admires Sofia from afar but never ventures to tell her. When Trine finds out that Sofia is leaving the fencing club they both belong to for Germany she realises that its her last opportunity to let Sofia know her feelings.

Luise Skov as Sofia and Anna Stokholm as Trine

Country of Origin: Denmark

Language: Danish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Oliver Tonning

A Private Matter (2015) 26 mins

Abbi and Charlie 

A Private Matter (IMDb 7.9) is the story of Abbi, a not-out lesbian who takes her female partner Charlie home to meet her conservative farming family with disastrous consequences.

Starring: Bianca Bradey as Charlie (from Starting From Now webseries) and Giselle van der Wiel as Abbi

Country of Origin: Australia

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Kate Halpin

The Kiss (Pocalunek) (2013) 23 mins

Emilia and Matylda 

The Kiss (IMDb 7.4) is the story of Emilia who meets Matylda one night at a disco and goes home with her only to find the next day that her memory of the night's events is hazy. Did they kiss or didn't they? - that is the question.

Starring: Agnieszka Zulewska as Emilia and as Matylda

Country of Origin: Poland

Language: Polish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Filip Gieldon

Social Butterfly (2013) 14 mins

Margaret and Chloe 

In Social Butterfly (IMDb 6.2) 30 year old Margaret gate crashes Chloe's 18th birthday party in the South of France. While Margaret is casing the joint for what she can get, virgin Chloe has first-time sex on her mind.

Starring: Anna Margaret Hollyman as Margaret and Camille Claris as Chloé

Country of Origin: USA and France

Language: English and French

Director and Screenplay: Lauren Wolkstein

Somewhere Only We Know (2008) 10 mins

June and Edna 

Somewhere Only We Know (IMDb 8.1) tells the story of June and Edna, two women who fall in love in 1940's New Zealand. When they act on their feelings it propels their lives in different directions that have long-term consequences for both.

Starring: Camille Keenan as June and Yvette Reid as Edna

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Language: English

Director and Screenplay: Jamie Lawrence

Polaroid Song (2012) 19 mins

Lise and Flory 

In Polaroid Song (IMDb 6.8) set in the early 1990's France Lise, an aspiring photographer develops a romantic interest in Flory, the lead singer of the band when she covers the all girl band concert.

Starring: Audrey Giacomini as Lise and Nolwenn Auguste as Flory

Country of Origin: France

Language: French with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Alphonse Giorgi, Yann Tivrier

Sin Decir Nada (Wthout Saying Anything)(2007) 14 mins

Sofia and Veronica 

Sin Decir Nada (Wthout Saying Anything) is a highly rated lesbian interest short film (IMDb 8.2) about Sofia and Vero who exchange looks in class but never speak to each other until Sofia's photographs of Vero come to her notice.

Starring: Mónica Hurtado as Sofía and Catalina Nichols as Vero

Country of Origin: Colombia

Language: Spanish with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Diana Montenegro García

Tongen (Snogging) (2017) 11 mins

Fleur and Elise 

Tongen (Snogging) (IMDb 6.8) is a lesbian interest short film from the Netherlands about two young women Fleur and Elise who delve into flirting and kissing techniques on the internet. When they try experimenting with boys they realise it's more fun kissing each other.

Starring: Noa Berkhout as Elise and Romy Gevers as Fleur

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Language: Dutch with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Dominique Michelle Gimberg

The Other War (2008) 50 mins

Elli and Elise 

Set in Tel Aviv, Israel during the second Lebanon war The Other War is a lesbian interest short film that concerns Elli who is trying to keep her relationship with her girlfriend Naama alive in the midst of war and unemployment.

Starring: Keren Berger as Elli and Hen Yanni as Naama

Country of Origin: Israel

Language: Hebrew with English subtitles

Director and Screenplay: Tamar Glezerman

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ALLEZ (2011) - Lesbian Short Film from Denmark

Sofia and Trine Storyline

This independent lesbian short film with a lesbian storyline is set in a fencing school in Denmark. It tells the story of shy and introverted teenager Sofia and her fascination with her fencing opponent Trine. With only one evening left before Trine leaves to go study fencing in Germany, Sofia is on the verge of letting the opportunity to let Trine know her true feelings slip through her fingers. Throw into the mix the demands of family and things get even more complicated. This endearing short film is a coming of age story about learning to get over yourself.

Allez Short Film Details

Luise Skov (Sofia)

Anna Stokholm (Trine)

Read more about Allez short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: Denmark

Genre: Drama Short Film

Language: Danish

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 16.35 minutes

Initial Release: December, 2011

Director: Oliver Tonning

Screenplay: Oliver Tonning and based on an idea by Marisól Ortiz

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CHERRYBOMBS (2013) - Lesbian Short Film from Denmark

Cherrybombs is an independent short film from Denmark with a lesbian storyline. Eva and Ida are best friends, the only trouble is Eva wants to be more than just friends. One night at a party, their relationship is tested when Ida gets drunk and starts making out with a guy. Eva decides to let Ida know her true feelings in an its-now-or-never-moment kiss. This is a bitter sweet coming of age movie about the pain of having crushes on straight friends. This lesbian short film won Best Film by a film maker under 20 at Oregon Film Festival in Denmark in 2013.

Fredderrike Thomassen (Ida)

Martine Hjejle (Eva)

Read more about Cherrybombs 2013 on IMDb

Country of Origin: Denmark

Genre: Drama

Language: Danish

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 12.03 minute short

Initial Release: 2013

Director: Tone Ottilie Frederiksen

Screenplay: Tone Ottilie Frederiksen

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