List of LGBT-related films of 2008 explained

Films

TitleDirectorCountryGenreCastNotes
Affinity United Kingdom
Romania
Canada
Drama, romance
All My Life Egypt Drama Mazen Nassar, Ayman, Jwana, Louay, Julian Gonzalez Esparza, Mehammed Amadeus and Maged a.k.a. Toul omry
Iceland
Philippines
France
Thailand
Comedy Raquela Rios, Stefan Schaefer, Olivia Galudo, Brax Villa, Valerie Grand Einarsson Winner of the Teddy Award for best feature film at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival
Ang Lihim ni Antonio Philippines Drama Kenjie Garcia, Jiro Manio, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Josh Ivan Morales, Ricky Ibe and Joey Deleon
United States
Germany
Comedy
Antique South Korea Comedy, drama a.k.a. Sayangkoldong yangkwajajeom aentikeu; based on the manga Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga
Arizona Sky Jeff London United States Drama Eric Dean, Blaise Embry, Kyle Buckland, Jayme McCabe, Patricia Place, Evan Cuthbert, Brent King, Emerson Smith and Bernadette Murray
The Baby Formula Alison Reid Canada Comedy
Be Like Others Canada
Iran
United Kingdom
United States
Documentary follows Iranian transsexuals having surgery, such as Ali Askar, a 24-year-old man (later Negar) and 20-year-old Anoosh (later Anahita) Winner of the Teddy jury award at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival[1]
Bi the Way United States Documentary
Born in 68 France Drama a.k.a. Nés en 68
Boy Meets Boy South Korea Short, drama
Brideshead Revisited United Kingdom
Italy
Morocco
Drama Based on the novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh
Ciao United States Drama Adam Neal Smith, Alessandro Calza and Charles W. Blaum
City Without Baseball Hong Kong Drama aka Mou ye chi sing
The Color of Fame Alejandro Bellame Venezuela Drama Elaiza Gil, Alberto Alifa, Miguel Ferrari
Comme les autres France Drama aka Baby Love
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Drama aka Venkovský učitel
Daybreak Philippines Romance Coco Martin, Paolo Rivero
Deb and Sisi Canada Comedy
Dim Sum Funeral Anna Chi United States
Canada
Comedy, drama
DINX Canada Short comedy Farren Timoteo
Dostana India
United States
Comedy, drama
Dream Boy James Bolton United States Drama Based on the novel of the same name by Jim Grimsley
Drifting Flowers Taiwan Drama
South Korea Historical, drama aka Ssang-hwa-jeom; loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Goryeo
Garden Party Jason Freeland United States Drama
Heiko Portugal Short, sci-fi José Manuel Mendes
I Can't Think Straight United Kingdom Drama Directed and co-written by Shamim Sarif, based on her novel of the same name
Ice Blues Canada
United States
Crime, drama, mystery
JamesConnor Clements United Kingdom Short, drama 17 minutes long
J'ai rêvé sous l'eau Hormoz France Drama Hubert Benhamdine, Caroline Ducey, Christine Boisson, Hicham Nazzal, Franck Victor, Hélène Michel a.k.a. I Dreamt Under the Water
Kiss the Bride United States Comedy, romance
Let the Right One In Sweden Horror, drama a.k.a. Låt den rätte komma in; based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist
The Lollipop Generation Canada Drama Jena von Brücker, Marcus Ewert (credited as Mark Ewert)
Stian Kristiansen Norway Musical, drama a.k.a. Mannen som elsket Yngve; screenplay by Tore Renberg, based on his book of the same name
Milk United States Drama Biopic of Harvey Milk
Mulligans Canada Drama
United States
Canada
Drama
On the Other Hand, Death United States
Canada
Crime, mystery, drama
Otto; or Up with Dead People Germany
Canada
Horror, comedy, drama
Patrik, Age 1.5 Sweden Comedy, drama
Pedro United States Drama
Private Lessons Belgium
France
Drama a.k.a. Élève libre
Prodigal Sons United States Documentary About Kimberly Reed's family; Carol McKerrow (mother), Loren (father), Marc (adopted brother), Todd (brother) and Kimberly (formerly Paul)
The Queen Is in the Factory Ali Kemal Güven Turkey Drama, romance Dicle Kartal, Çağrı Aslan, Şenol Demir, Fatih Günaydın, Umut Armağan, Hande Yener, Billur Kalkavan, Özgür Özberk
Ready? OK! United States Comedy
Sex Positive United States Documentary
Tomboy Canada Animation (Voice actors);Athena Karkanis, Alex Castillo, Michael D. Cohen, Sandi Ross, Julie Lemieux, Orville Maciel, Aaryn Doyle and Rebecca Brenner Adapted from Jiménez's 2000 book Are You a Boy or a Girl?
Tru Loved United States Comedy, Drama
Watercolors United States Drama Tye Olson, Kyle Clare
Were the World Mine United States Musical, comedy Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Jill Larson, Ricky Goldman
United States Documentary Interviews with: Jack Wrangler, Margaret Whiting, Robert Alvarez (Filmmaker), Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael Bronski, Spring Byington, Gino Colbert (Adult Actor & Director), Durk Dehner, Samuel R. Delany, Michael Denneny (Friend and Christopher Street (magazine) editor), Jack Deveau (director of Porn films), Andy Devine, Casey Donovan, Jerry Douglas and Kevin Duda (actor)
The Young and Evil United States Short, drama a.k.a. The Young & Evil

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Levy . Emanuel . Emanuel Levy . Berlin Film Fest 2008: Complete List of Winners in All Sections . 2008 . 1 March 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120223150816/http://www.emanuellevy.com/festival/berlin-film-fest-2008-complete-list-of-winners-in-all-sections-3/ . February 23, 2012 . dead .