List of LGBT-related films of 2008

This is a list of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender-related films released in 2008. It contains theatrically released films that deal with important gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender characters or issues and may have same-sex romance or relationships as a plot device.

Films

Title Director Country Genre Cast Notes
AffinityTim FywellUnited Kingdom
Romania
Canada
Drama, romanceZoë Tapper, Anna Madeley, Domini Blythe, Amanda Plummer, Mary Jo RandleTV movie, based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Waters
All My LifeMaher SabryEgyptDramaMazen Nassar, Ayman, Jwana, Louay, Julian Gonzalez Esparza, Mehammed Amadeus and Mageda.k.a. Toul omry
The Amazing Truth About Queen RaquelaOlaf de FleurIceland
Philippines
France
Thailand
ComedyRaquela Rios, Stefan Schaefer, Olivia Galudo, Brax Villa, Valerie Grand EinarssonWinner of the Teddy Award for best feature film at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival[1]
Ang Lihim ni AntonioJoselito AltarejosPhilippinesDramaKenjie Garcia, Jiro Manio, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Josh Ivan Morales, Ricky Ibe and Joey Deleon
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!Todd StephensUnited States
Germany
ComedyJonah Blechman, Jake Mosser, Aaron Michael Davies, Jimmy Clabots, Euriamis Losada, Perez Hilton, RuPaul, Scott Thompson
AntiqueMin Kyu-dongSouth KoreaComedy, dramaJu Ji-hoon, Kim Jae-wook, Yoo Ah-in, Choi Ji-ho, Andy Gillet, Ko Chang-seok, Yeo Jin-gooa.k.a. Sayangkoldong yangkwajajeom aentikeu; based on the manga Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga
Arizona SkyJeff LondonUnited StatesDramaEric Dean, Blaise Embry, Kyle Buckland, Jayme McCabe, Patricia Place, Evan Cuthbert, Brent King, Emerson Smith and Bernadette Murray
The Baby FormulaAlison ReidCanadaComedyAngela Vint, Megan Fahlenbock, Rosemary Dunsmore, Dmitry Chepovetsky, Maggie Cassella
Be Like OthersTanaz EshaghianCanada
Iran
United Kingdom
United States
Documentaryfollows 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 WayBrittany Blockman, Josephine DeckerUnited StatesDocumentaryfive young Americans; former cheerleader Pam, hip-hop dancer Tahj, engaged Taryn, 24 year old David and Josh, 11 from Texas
Born in 68Olivier Ducastel, Jacques MartineauFranceDramaLaetitia Casta, Yannick Renier, Yann Trégouëta.k.a. Nés en 68
Boy Meets BoyKim Jho GwangsooSouth KoreaShort, dramaKim Hye-seong, Lee Hyun-jin, Ye Ji-won
Brideshead RevisitedJulian JarroldUnited Kingdom
Italy
Morocco
DramaMatthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson, Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi, Patrick Malahide, Felicity Jones, Ed Stoppard, Jonathan Cake, Joseph Beattie, James BradshawBased on the novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh
CiaoYen TanUnited StatesDramaAdam Neal Smith, Alessandro Calza and Charles W. Blaum
City Without BaseballLawrence Ah MonHong KongDramaRon Heung Tze-Chun, Leung Yu-Chung, Yuan Lin, John Tai Ji-Ching, Monie Tung Man-Lee and Scudaka Mou ye chi sing
The Color of FameAlejandro BellameVenezuelaDramaElaiza Gil, Alberto Alifa, Miguel Ferrari
Comme les autresVincent GarenqFranceDramaLambert Wilson, Pilar López de Ayala, Pascal Elbé, Anne Brochet, Andrée Damant, Florence Darel and Marc Duretaka Baby Love
The Country TeacherBohdan SlámaCzech Republic
France
Germany
DramaPavel Liška, Zuzana Bydžovskáaka Venkovský učitel
DaybreakAdolfo Alix Jr.PhilippinesRomanceCoco Martin, Paolo Rivero
Deb and SisiMark Kenneth WoodsCanadaComedyMark Kenneth Woods, Michael Venus
Dim Sum FuneralAnna ChiUnited States
Canada
Comedy, dramaBai Ling, Steph Song, Talia Shire
DostanaTarun MansukhaniIndia
United States
Comedy, dramaAbhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra, Bobby Deol, Kirron Kher, Sushmita Mukherjee, Boman Irani
Dream BoyJames BoltonUnited StatesDramaStephan Bender, Max Roeg, Randy Wayne, Owen Beckman, Thomas Jay Ryan, Diana Scarwid, Rooney Mara, Rickie Lee JonesBased on the novel of the same name by Jim Grimsley
Drifting FlowersZero ChouTaiwanDramaPai Chih-Ying, Serena Fang
A Frozen FlowerYoo HaSouth KoreaHistorical, dramaJo In-sung, Joo Jin-mo, Song Ji-hyo, Shim Ji-ho, Lim Ju-hwanaka Ssang-hwa-jeom; loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Goryeo
Garden PartyJason FreelandUnited StatesDramaVinessa Shaw, Willa Holland, Richard Gunn
HeikoDavid BonnevillePortugalShort, sci-fiJosé Manuel Mendes
I Can't Think StraightShamim SarifUnited KingdomDramaLisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Antonia Frering, Dalip Tahil, Ernest Ignatius, Siddiqua Akhtar and Amber Rose RevahDirected and co-written by Shamim Sarif, based on her novel of the same name
Ice BluesRon OliverCanada
United States
Crime, drama, mysteryChad Allen, Sebastian Spence
JamesConnor ClementsUnited KingdomShort, dramaNiall Wright17 minutes long
J'ai rêvé sous l'eauHormozFranceDramaHubert Benhamdine, Caroline Ducey, Christine Boisson, Hicham Nazzal, Franck Victor, Hélène Michela.k.a. I Dreamt Under the Water
Kiss the BrideC. Jay CoxUnited StatesComedy, romanceTori Spelling, Philipp Karner
Let the Right One InTomas AlfredsonSwedenHorror, dramaKåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Ika Nord, Peter Carlberga.k.a. Låt den rätte komma in; based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist
The Lollipop GenerationG. B. JonesCanadaDramaJena von Brücker, Marcus Ewert (credited as Mark Ewert)
The Man Who Loved YngveStian KristiansenNorwayMusical, dramaRolf Kristian Larsena.k.a. Mannen som elsket Yngve; screenplay by Tore Renberg, based on his book of the same name
MilkGus Van SantUnited StatesDramaSean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Denis O'Hare, Joseph Cross, James FrancoBiopic of Harvey Milk
MulligansChip HaleCanadaDramaDan Payne, Thea Gill, Charlie David
Noah's Arc: Jumping the BroomPatrik-Ian PolkUnited States
Canada
DramaDarryl Stephens, Christian Vincent, Doug Spearman
On the Other Hand, DeathRon OliverUnited States
Canada
Crime, mystery, dramaChad Allen, Sebastian Spence
Otto; or Up with Dead PeopleBruce La BruceGermany
Canada
Horror, comedy, dramaJey Crisfar
Patrik, Age 1.5Ella LemhagenSwedenComedy, dramaGustaf Skarsgård, Torkel Petersson, Tom Ljungman
PedroNick OceanoUnited StatesDramaAlex Loynaz, Justina Machado, Hale Appleman
Private LessonsJoachim LafosseBelgium
France
DramaJonas Bloquet, Jonathan Zaccaï, Yannick Renier, Claire Bodson, Pauline Étienne, Anne Coesens, Johan Leysen, Thomas Coumansa.k.a. Élève libre
Prodigal SonsKimberly ReedUnited StatesDocumentaryAbout Kimberly Reed's family; Carol McKerrow (mother), Loren (father), Marc (adopted brother), Todd (brother) and Kimberly (formerly Paul)
The Queen Is in the FactoryAli Kemal GüvenTurkeyDrama, romanceDicle Kartal, Çağrı Aslan, Şenol Demir, Fatih Günaydın, Umut Armağan, Hande Yener, Billur Kalkavan, Özgür Özberk
Ready? OK!James VasquezUnited StatesComedyMichael Emerson, Carrie Preston, Lurie Poston
Sex PositiveDaryl WeinUnited StatesDocumentaryAbout Richard Berkowitz, interviews with; Dotty Berkowitz (his mother), Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, (actor) Richard Dworkin, William Haseltine, Larry Kramer, Ardele Lister, Michael Lucas, Francisco Roque, director of GMHC Gabriel Rotello, Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, Dr. Bill Stackhouse, Krishna Stone (GMHC worker) and Sean O. Strub
TomboyBarb Taylor, Karleen Pendleton JiménezCanadaAnimation(Voice actors);Athena Karkanis, Alex Castillo, Michael Cohen, Sandi Ross, Julie Lemieux, Orville Maciel, Aaryn Doyle and Rebecca BrennerAdapted from Jiménez's 2000 book Are You a Boy or a Girl?
Tru LovedStewart WadeUnited StatesComedy, DramaNajarra Townsend, Jake Abel, Michael Thompson, Alexandra Paul, Cynda Williams, Alec Mapa, Bruce Vilanch, Nichelle Nichols, Jasmine Guy, Jane Lynch, Elaine Hendrix, Tye Olson, Joseph Julian Soria, Tony Brown, Vernon Wells, Marcia Wallace
WatercolorsDavid OliverasUnited StatesDramaTye Olson, Kyle Clare
Were the World MineTom GustafsonUnited StatesMusical, comedyTanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Jill Larson, Ricky Goldman
Wrangler: Anatomy of an IconJeffrey SchwarzUnited StatesDocumentaryInterviews 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 EvilJulian BreeceUnited StatesShort, dramaVaughn Lowery, Mark Berry, Heather Halleya.k.a. The Young & Evil

References

  1. Levy, Emanuel (2008). "Berlin Film Fest 2008: Complete List of Winners in All Sections". Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
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