The Best Overlooked Films

Tomboy, directed by Celine Sciamma
A winning French tale about a 10-year-old who lives as a girl or a boy depending on the people around.

Joe + Belle, directed by Veronica Kedar
A dark Israeli comedy about two girls who fall in love with each other and their country en route from Tel Aviv to Sderot.

Weekend, directed by Andrew Haigh
A star-crossed romance about the connection made between two gay men.

Gun Hill Road, directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green
A searing drama about a transgender teen's relationship with her convict father.

Beginners, directed by Mike Mills
A comedy-drama about the impact an elderly man's decision to come out as gay has on his son's personal life.

Circumstance, directed by Maryam Keshavarz
A suspenseful story of forbidden love between two Iranian girls.

Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, directed by Madeleine Olnek
A winking comedy that uses sci-fi metaphors in the story of a lonely lady wondering whether there is someone out there for her.

Private Romeo, directed by Alan Brown
Romeo and Juliet gets updated and transferred to an all-male military school, using Shakespeare's original text.

Toast, directed by S. J. Clarkson
A Billy Elliot-like tale adapted from gay chef Nigel Slater's memoir.

That's What I Am, directed by Michael Pavone
A nostalgic coming-of-age drama about a classroom of students who learn tolerance when their teacher is accused of being gay.

Heartbeats, directed by Xavier Dolan
The French bisexual triad comedy that got standing ovations at Cannes follows male and female friends as they compete for the love of a handsome young man.

I Don't Want to Go Back Alone, directed by Daniel Ribeiro
A blind teenager's life is changed when he comes to terms with his feelings for the new guy in school.

August, directed by Eldar Rapaport
A steamy melodrama explores whether gay men ever let go of their great loves.

Becoming Chaz, directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
This documentary follows Chaz Bono's transition in the public eye, with girlfriend Jennifer and mother Cher along for the ride.

We Were Here, directed by David Weissman
Ultimately uplifting documentary about 1980s San Francisco--ground zero of the AIDS epidemic--and its people.

Vito, directed by Jeffrey Schwarz
Documentary about the colorful life of film historian Vito Russo.

Wish Me Away, directed by Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf
Heartwarming documentary about the coming-out of country musician Chely Wright.

Gen Silent, directed by Stu Maddux
Shattering documentary about LGBT seniors forced back into the closet in order to survive in assisted-living facilities.

The Evening Dress, directed by Myriam Aziza
Gripping French drama about the consequences of a schoolgirl's crush on her female teacher.

Leave It on the Floor, directed by Sheldon Larry
Original musical about gays of color who find community in the world of Los Angeles's underground balls.