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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SOCIAL BUTTERFLY (2013) - Lesbian Interest Short Film

Social Butterfly is a short LGBTQ film about a 30 year old American woman who mysteriously enters an eighteenth birthday party for Chloé in the South of France claiming to be her cousin. Chloé, who is a virgin, has never laid eyes on Margaret before but finds her alluring and the two have an intimate encounter thus allowing Chloé to explore her sexuality for the first time.

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

Read more about Social Butterfly short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: USA and France

Genre: Drama / Romance Short Film

Language: English and French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 14 minutes

Initial Release: 2013

Director: Lauren Wolkstein

Writer: Lauren Wolkstein



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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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POLAROID SONG (2012) - French Lesbian Short Film (Lise and Flory)

Polaroid Song is a short lesbian film from France featuring Lise, a young aspiring photographer, who is charged with immortalizing a new three woman girl rock band. While covering them first at the recording studio and later at their first concert she develops a romantic interest in the lead singer Flory. An enjoyable coming of age tale made memorable in part by the popular culture references and the soundtrack. Worth the watch.

Read more about Polaroid Song short film on IMDb

Audrey Giacomini (as Lise)

Nolwenn Auguste (as Flory)

Country of Origin: France

Genre: Drama Short Film

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 19.16 minutes

Initial Release: 2012

Director: Alphonse Giorgi, Yann Tivrier

Screenplay: Alphonse Giorgi, Yann Tivrier

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