List of LGBT-related films of 2001

This is a list of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer-related films released in 2001. It contains theatrically released films that deal with important gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer characters or issues and may have same-sex romance or relationships as a plot device.

Films

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Title Director Country Genre Cast Notes
All Over the Guy Julie Davis United States Romance, comedy Sasha Alexander, Dan Bucatinsky, Adam Goldberg, Joanna Kerns, Lisa Kudrow, Andrea Martin, Christina Ricci, Doris Roberts and Richard Ruccolo
Blue Hiroshi Ando Japan Romance, drama Mikako Ichikawa, Manami Konishi, Asami Imajuku, Ayano Nakamura, Sosuke Takaoka and Jun Murakami Based on the manga of the same name by Kiriko Nananan
Blow Dry Paddy Breathnach United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Comedy Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Rachel Griffiths, Rachael Leigh Cook, Josh Hartnett, Bill Nighy, Rosemary Harris and Heidi Klum
Bully Larry Clark United States
France
Crime, thriller Brad Renfro, Bijou Phillips, Rachel Miner, Michael Pitt, Kelli Garner, Daniel Franzese, Leo Fitzpatrick and Nick Stahl Based on the murder of Bobby Kent
By Hook or by Crook Harry Dodge (listed as Harriet Dodge), Silas Howard United States Drama Silas Howard, Harry Dodge, Stanya Kahn and Carina Gia
Chicken Barry Dignam Ireland Short Darren Healy and Niall O'Shea Only 3 minutes long
Circuit Dirk Shafer United States Drama Jonathan Wade Drahos, Andre Khabbazi, Brian Lane Green, Kiersten Warren, Paul Lekakis, William Katt and Nancy Allen
Claire Milford Thomas United States Fantasy Toniet Gallego, Mish P. DeLight, James Ferguson, Pat Bell, Katherine Moore, Anna May Hirsch and Allen Jeffrey Rein No dialogue
The Closet Francis Veber France Comedy Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Michel Aumont and Michèle Laroque
Danny in the Sky Denis Langlois Canada Drama Richard Angrignon, Stéphanie Aubry, Jessie Beaulieu, Eric Benton, Véronique Jenkins and Eric Cabana
The Deep End Scott McGehee, David Siegel United States Mystery, thriller Tilda Swinton, Goran Višnjić, Jonathan Tucker, Peter Donat, Josh Lucas and Raymond J. Barry Very loosely adapted from the novel The Blank Wall by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
A Family Affair Helen Lesnick United States Comedy, romance Helen Lesnick, Erica Shaffer, Arlene Golonka, Barbara Stuart, Michele Greene and Suzanne Westenhoefer
Fish and Elephant Li Yu China Drama Pan Yi, Shitou, Zhang Qianqian and Zhang Jilian
The Fluffer Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland United States Romance, comedy, drama Scott Gurney, Michael Cunio, Roxanne Day, Taylor Negron, Richard Riehle and Deborah Harry
Friends & Family Kristen Coury United States Comedy Greg Lauren, Christopher Gartin, Rebecca Creskoff, Edward Hibbert, Allison Mackie, Meshach Taylor, Beth Fowler and Frank Pellegrino
Gasoline Monica Stambrini Italy Crime Maya Sansa, Regina Orioli, Mariella Valentini and Luigi Maria Burruano
Get a Life João Canijo Portugal
France
Drama Rita Blanco, Adriano Luz, Teresa Madruga, Alda Gomes and Olivier Leite a.k.a. Ganhar a Vida
Gosford Park Robert Altman United Kingdom
United States
Crime, mystery Eileen Atkins, Bob Balaban, Alan Bates, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Richard E. Grant, Derek Jacobi, Kelly Macdonald, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Northam, Clive Owen, Ryan Phillippe, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas and Emily Watson
Gypsy 83 Todd Stephens United States Drama Sara Rue, Kett Turton, Karen Black, John Doe, Marlene Wallace, Anson Scoville and Paulo Costanzo
Hedwig and the Angry Inch John Cameron Mitchell United States Musical, comedy, drama John Cameron Mitchell, Ben Mayer-Goodman, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask, Andrea Martin, Michael Pitt, Theodore Liscinski, Rob Campbell, Michael Aronov and Alberta Watson Based on the rock musical of the same name with music and lyrics by Stephen Trask and a book by Mitchell
Hey, Happy! Noam Gonick Canada Science fiction, comedy Jérémie Yuen, Craig Aftanis, Clayton Godson
Hush! Ryōsuke Hashiguchi Japan Drama Seiichi Tanabe, Kazuya Takahashi, Reiko Kataoka, Tsugumi, Manami Fuji, Yoko Akino, Ken Mitsuishi, Minori Terada and Tetsu Sawaki
I Am Not What You Want Kit Hung Hong Kong Drama Chet Lam, Lik Hang Hung, Joyee Lam and Ki Lok Chan
I Love You Baby Alfonso Albacete, David Menkes Spain Drama Jorge Sanz, Santiago Magill and Tiaré Scanda
The Ignorant Fairies Ferzan Özpetek Italy
France
Drama Margherita Buy, Stefano Accorsi, Serra Yilmaz, Gabriel Garko, Erika Blanc, Andrea Renzi and Koray Candemir a.k.a. Le fate ignoranti
The Iron Ladies Youngyooth Thongkonthun Thailand Comedy Jesdaporn Pholdee, Sahaphap Tor Based on the true events of a men's volleyball team, composed mainly of gay and kathoey (transgender) athletes
Jan Dara Nonzee Nimibutr Thailand Erotic, drama Christy Chung, Patharawarin Timkul.Eakarat Sarsukh, Wipawee Charoenpura and Patharawarin Timkul A lesbian relationship is featured as a subplot.
Julie Johnson Bob Gosse United States Drama Lili Taylor, Courtney Love, Spalding Gray, Noah Emmerich and Mischa Barton
Karmen Geï Joseph Gaï Ramaka Canada, France, Senegal Musical Djeïnaba Diop Gaï, Stephanie Biddle, Magaye Adama Niang Adaptation of the opera Carmen
Kissing Jessica Stein Charles Herman-Wurmfeld United States Romance, comedy, drama Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Scott Cohen, Jackie Hoffman, Brian Stepanek, John Cariani and Michael Mastro
L.I.E. Michael Cuesta United States Drama Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Billy Kay, Bruce Altman and Walter Masterson
Lan Yu Stanley Kwan Hong Kong
China
Romance, drama Hu Jun, Liu Ye, Su Jin, Li Huatong, Luo Fang, Zhang Yongning, Li Shuang, Zhao Minfen and Zhang Fan
Lost and Delirious Léa Pool Canada Romance, drama Piper Perabo, Jessica Paré, Mischa Barton, Jackie Burroughs, Mimi Kuzyk, Graham Greene, Emily VanCamp and Caroline Dhavernas Based on the novel The Wives of Bath by Susan Swan
Mulholland Drive David Lynch United States Drama, mystery, thriller Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller and Robert Forster
Ordinary Sinner John Henry Davis United States Romance, drama Brendan Hines, Elizabeth Banks, Kris Park, A Martinez, Peter Onorati, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Joshua Harto
Princesa Henrique Goldman Spain
Italy
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Romance, drama Ingrid de Souza, Cesare Bocci, Lulu Pecorari, Mauro Pirovano, Biba Lerhue, Sonia Morgan and Alessandra Acciai Inspired by the book of the same name by Maurizio Janelli and Fernanda Farias de Albuquerque
The Road to Love Rémi Lange France Drama Karim Tarek, Riyad Echahi, Sihem Benamoune, Zakariya Gouram, Abdellah Taia, Mustapha Khaddar, Farid Tali a.k.a. Tarik El Hob
Saturn's Return Wenona Byrne Australia Short, drama Joel Edgerton, Damian Walshe-Howling, Harold Hopkins and Tina Bursill 26 min long TV short film
Scout's Honor Tom Shepard United States Documentary Steven Cozza, James Dale Best Documentary at Sundance Film Festival, GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary
Seven and a match Derek Simonds United States Comedy, Drama, Romance Eion Bailey, Heather Donahue, Devon Gummersall, Tina Holmes, Adam Scott, Daniel Sauli, Petra Wright
Shake It All About Hella Joof Denmark
Germany
Romance, comedy, drama Mads Mikkelsen, Troels Lyby, Charlotte Munck, Jesper Lohmann and Oskar Walsøe a.k.a. En Kort en lang
Southern Comfort Kate Davis United States Documentary Robert Eads A documentary film about the final year in the life of Robert Eads, a transgender man from the southern United States, which influenced the portrayal of transgender characters going forward.[1][2]
Stranger Inside Cheryl Dunye United States Drama Yolonda Ross, Davenia McFadden, Rain Phoenix, Ella Joyce, Conchata Ferrell, Lee Garlington and LaTonya 'T' Hagans
Stuck Jamie Babbit United States Short Jennie Ventriss, Jeanette Miller and Eden Sher Only 7 minutes long
Treading Water Lauren Himmel United States Drama Angela Redman, Nina Landey and Annette Miller
Trembling Before G-d Sandi Simcha DuBowski Israel
France
United States
Documentary Follows the lives of several gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews
A Woman's Love Sylvie Verheyde France Drama Hélène Fillières, Raffaëla Anderson, Anthony Delon, Jeannick Gravelines, William Wayolle and Karole Rocher a.k.a. Amour de Femme
Y tu mamá también Alfonso Cuarón Mexico Romance, comedy, drama Gael García Bernal, Maribel Verdú, Diego Luna
Yellow Hair 2 Kim Yu-min South Korea Drama Harisu, Shin Yi, Mo Hong-jin and Yoon Chan a.k.a. Norang meori 2
Zus & Zo Paula van der Oest Netherlands Romance, comedy Monic Hendrickx, Anneke Blok, Sylvia Poorta, Jacob Derwig and Halina Reijn a.k.a. This and That

References

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  1. ^ McKintosh, Heather (2012). "Teaching Transgender Issues through Documentary and Southern Comfort". MP: An Online Feminist Journal. 3: 64–86.
  2. ^ Halberstam, Judith (2010). The Feminism and Visual Culture Reader. USA and Canada: Routledge. pp. 146–154. ISBN 978-0-415-54370-5.