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As society increasingly embraces same-sex love, the film industry has produced numerous movies expressing perspectives on the LGBT theme. Here are the top 10 films rated by Mytour as the best when it comes to the LGBT community.
1. Moonlight (2016)
Moonlight, the only film on the list to win an Oscar for Best Picture, is truly deserving. The film explores three stages in the life of the protagonist Chiron, revealing the challenges he faces in understanding his own identity. Chiron yearns to break free from society's predetermined path, initiating a journey to discover his true self.
2. The Boys in the Band (1970)
Based on Mart Crowley's play and released just a year after the Stonewall riots, The Boys in the Band perfectly depicts the intricate experiences of a gay man during that era. It explores emotions ranging from joyful moments to complexities, pains, and self-loathing feelings.
3. Philadelphia (1993)
Tom Hanks earned his first Oscar for portraying Andrew Beckett, a successful lawyer fired from his firm when they discover he has AIDS. Directed by Jonathan Demme, this film is the first mainstream movie to address the AIDS crisis, providing a more intimate voice for a community often ostracized and neglected.
4. Carol (2015) – The Tale of Carol's Love
Todd Haynes brings Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed novel to the big screen in a captivating film. Following a young saleswoman named Therese (Rooney Mara), who falls in love with the alluring Carol (Cate Blanchett). Together, they embark on a new path of love, leading to the destruction of Carol's marriage and awakening dark desires within Therese.
5. Beats Per Minute – 120 Heartbeats Per Minute (2017)
Set in the early '90s, this inspiring and emotional film portrays a group of activists in Paris challenging the government's indifference towards HIV/AIDS. While highlighting the dramatic intensity of the cause, the movie also tells the personal stories of those fighting for their lives, reviving the crisis period of the disease that claimed millions worldwide.
6. Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
If any film is credited with sparking our conversation about gender issues, this is it. Hilary Swank's breakthrough performance under Kimberly Peirce's direction takes us to new heights, addressing the shocking murder of a transgender person.
7. Call Me By Your Name (2017)
The finest, most poignant gay romance film. Timothée Chalamet plays Elio, a teenage boy in Italy, captivated by the American graduate student Oliver (Armie Hammer) interning for Elio's father. Amidst the lush, vibrant backdrop, Elio and Oliver discover the radiant beauty of love within them. That summer alters their lives forever.
8. Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Melissa McCarthy earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Lee Israel – a struggling, alcoholic writer with a stalled career. Driven by financial desperation, Israel hatches a plan to forge the letters of famous authors and sell them to bookstores and collectors. She recruits Richard E. Grant as her accomplice, but viewers seem more intrigued by McCarthy's romantic entanglements with bookstore owner Dolly Wells.
9. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
The first mainstream LGBT film of the new millennium, Brokeback Mountain turned its theme into a widely discussed trend. Heath Ledger portrays the reserved Ennis del Mar, falling into a clandestine love affair with Jack Twist during a long winter. Their love is perpetually torn apart as each grapples with their own family lives.
10. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Set in 1770 France, portrait artist Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of the soon-to-be-married aristocrat Héloise in Milan. The challenge is that Héloise refuses to sit for the painter, having no intention of marrying. Marianne attempts to get close to Héloise, secretly capturing her likeness in memorable details. Their love develops in an era when it's strictly forbidden.
Conclusion
Whether you're part of the LGBT community or not, these films are sure to evoke rich and unforgettable emotions. Enjoy the movies!
