"Firebird" (2021) tells the true story of the relationship between a private and a Soviet pilot during the Cold War. The film, which is based on the novel The Story of Roman, has received mixed reviews.

"And Then We Danced" (2019) - a Georgian film about a young dancer who discovers his homosexuality in a conservative society. The screening has sparked protests in Georgia from ultra-conservative groups. There were demonstrations in the capital Tbilisi and Batumi. The Georgian Orthodox Church also criticized the film, yet distanced itself from the violence of the protests

"Eastern Boys" (2013) is a French drama film about the relationship between a French man and a young immigrant from Eastern Europe. It received good reviews for its nuanced approach and portrayal of the characters, as well as mixing romance, drama and thriller elements into one.

"Call me by your name" (2017) is a film based on the novel of the same name by Andre Aciman. The film adaptation features Timothée Chalamet, who became famous for his roles as Paul Atreides in both parts of the Dune film. The plot follows the relationship between 17-year-old Elio Perman (Timothée Chalamet) and 24-year-old Oliver, his father's assistant. The film won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and was nominated in three other categories.  

"Swimming in the Dark" is a novel by Tomasz Jedrowski and the plot is built on a love story of a gay couple in communist Poland in the 1980s, shortly before the collapse of the totalitarian regime there. The author was inspired by the controversial practice of introducing "gay-free zones".

The last few years have demonstrated significant progress with the emergence of more films and literature that portray LGBT characters in a positive way without stereotyping them.