THE NIGHT WATCH (2011) - Lesbian Interest Film UK

Set in London during the years 1941 to 1947 The Night Watch is a lesbian interest film made for TV movie featuring lesbian ambulance driver Kay who leaves Julia to begin a relationship with Helen after rescuing her one night during the blitz.  Fast forward three years and Helen falls for Julia who is a successful writer.  However after a couple of years the cracks begin to show in their relationship as Julia becomes increasingly frustrated with Helen's reluctance to embrace her queer lifestyle meanwhile Kay is still struggling to come to terms with Helen's betrayal.

Watch two scenes from the Night Watch film based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by Sarah Waters . This made for TV movie will tear at your heartstrings.  The plot is richly layered and the characters are three dimensional making this powerful story of female queer centric life in 1940's London an enjoyable watch.

Read more about The Night Watch movie on IMDb

Anna Maxwell Martin - as Kay Langrish

Claire Foy - as Helen Giniver

Anna Wilson-Jones - as Julia Standing

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2x Scenes from the Night Watch movie approximately 5 mins

Release Date: 2011

Director: Richard Laxton

Screenplay: Paula Milne (screenplay adaptation), Sarah Waters (novel)



Other Links
The Night Watch novel by Sarah Waters on Wikipedia
The Night Watch film on Rotten Tomatoes
The Night Watch Q&A with Cast

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POT LUCK (2016) - Lesbian Web Series from New Zealand

Pot Luck is a comedy/drama lesbian web series set in Wellington, New Zealand which follows three friends who meet weekly over a pot luck dinner. Debs, Mel and Beth, three different lesbian characters with three slightly different agendas. Follow them as they negotiate friendship, family and finding love.

Both Series 1 and Series 2 have 6 episodes each with Series 3 possibly in the pipeline. Written and directed by Ness Simons. Nikki Si'ulepa who plays Mel has released her own lesbian interest movie Same But Different based on her real life love story with fellow cast member Rachel Aneta Wills who plays Anna in the series.

Read more about the Pot Luck lesbian web series on IMDb

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Genre: Drama / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Nikki Si'ulepa - (as Mel)

Anji Kreft - (as Debs)

Tess Jamieson-Karaha - (as Beth)

Rachel Aneta Wills - (as Anna)

Director: Ness Simons (and writer)

To find out more about the series and / or support the development of further series visit Pot Luck Web Series Official Website


Watch Season 2

Related Links

Article on NZ Stuff about the Pot Luck Web Series
Gay NZ - Pot Luck is New Zealand's First Lesbian Web Series
Facebook Page for Pot Luck Web Series
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SUMMERTIME (La Belle Saison) (2015) - Lesbian Movie from France

Set against the backdrop of the women's rights movement in Paris, France in the 1970's this moving lesbian movie tells the story of Carole, a Spanish language teacher and Delphine the daughter of a farming family whose come to Paris to gain her independence.

Carole and Delphine meet and embark on a passionate love affair. Unfortunately Delphine's father has a stroke forcing Delphine to move back to the country to help with the farm work. Carole eventually joins Delphine on the farm but they must keep their love a secret. When Delphine's mother discovers the truth about their relationship Delphine's loyalties are tested and she has to make a difficult choice.

Cécile De France (Carole)

Izïa Higelin (Delphine)

Read more about Summertime / La Belle Saison on IMDb

Country of Origin: France (La Belle Saison)

Genre: Drama

Language: French

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: July, 2015

Director: Catherine Corsini

Screenplay: Catherine Corsini


Related Links
Official Website Summertime / La Belle Saison
Summertime / La Belle Saison 2015 on Wikipedia
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ME MYSELF AND HER (Io e Lei) (2015) - Lesbian Movie from Italy

Me, Myself and Her (Io e Lei) (2014) is a lesbian love story, part comedy part drama, featuring Marina and Frederica, two Italian women in their fifties living together in Rome for the past five years. Marina (Sabrina Ferilli), a retired actress turned restauranteur is comfortable with her lesbian identity while for Frederica (Margherita Buy) it is her first time in a relationship with a woman after coming out of a long-term heterosexual marriage and she is still intent on keeping their relationship private.

When Marina receives an offer to make a foray back into acting, the prospect of the couple's life being in the limelight threatens their comfortable and companionable life together. Me, Myself and Her (Io e Lei) is worth a watch for the lovely interplay between this older lesbian couple - the pair have great onscreen chemistry.

Read more about Me Myself and Her / Io e lei on IMDb

Country of Origin: Italy (Io e lei)

Genre: Drama/Comedy

Language: Italian

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: October 1, 2015

Director: Maria Sole Tognazzi

Screenplay: Maria Sole Tognazzi, Francesca Marciano and Ivan Cotroneo

Related Links
Official Website of Me, Myself and Her / Io e lei
Other Featured Lesbian Movies

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JENNY'S WEDDING (2015) - Lesbian Movie USA

Jenny and Kitty

When lesbian couple Jenny (Katherine Heigl) and Kitty (Alex Bledel) decide to get married and start a family Jenny's parents are overjoyed to hear that she is finally engaged. However, her conventional family is at risk of being torn apart when Jenny tells them that her long time room mate Kitty is actually her life partner. A predictable but enjoyable film with a happy end. Other cast members include Tom Wilkinson, Linda Emond and Grace Gummer.

Read more about Jenny's Wedding on IMDb

Country of Origin: USA

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: July 31, 2015

Director: Mary Agnes Donoghue

Screenplay: Mary Agnes Donoghue


Other Links
Jenny's Wedding Movie on Wikipedia
Other Featured Lesbian Movies

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PARIAH (2011) - Lesbian Movie USA

Alike is a young lesbian woman growing up in Brooklyn, New York with her parents and younger sister. A gifted student, Alike portrayed by Adepero Oduye is secretly embracing her identity as a lesbian with the support of her best friend Laura (Pernell Walker). Alike is especially eager to find a girlfriend and wondering how much she can confide in her family.

Read more about Pariah on IMDb

Country of Origin: USA

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: December 28, 2011

Director:Dee Rees

Screenplay: Dee Rees



Other Links
Pariah Official Movie Website
Pariah Movie on Wikipedia
Other Featured Lesbian Movies

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THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT (2010) - Top Rated Lesbian Movie

Long-term lesbian couple Jules (Julianne Moore) and Nic (Annette Bening) are raising their two teenage children Joni and Laser who were conceived through artificial insemination. When Joni and Laser seek out their biological father, Paul (Mark Ruffalo) complications arise for the two mothers when the teens bond with Paul and invite him into their lives.

Read more about The Kids are All Right (2010) movie on IMDb

Country of Origin: USA

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: January 25, 2010

Director: Lisa Cholodenko

Screenplay: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg

Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture


Other Links
The Kids are All Right (2010) on Wikipedia
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THE TRUTH ABOUT LESBIANS - Interview with Lesbian Newly Weds

Erin Donley interviews a recently married lesbian couple to hear their views about same sex partnerships and same sex marriage.

Country of Origin: USA

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 27 minutes


Other Links
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