Queeriosities review: Quirky, fun and bittersweet exploration of finding identity, love and connection among the LGBTQIA+ community

Screened at Kashish Pride Film Festival, Queeriosity is a short film package that explores the complexity of finding identity, love and connection among the LGBTQIA+ community. 

If you think every movie based on the LGBTQIA+ community is just a poignant account of their struggles and coming out journeys then we’re glad to say you are wrong! The short film titles we are about to discuss celebrate queer lives in all their layered glory through some tender, funny, and sometimes bittersweet narratives. The movies give you a peek into their beautifully complex lives where they are confronted with relatable crisis and questions of various sorts, but with obviously some drama and colorful twists!

Everything is So Boring 

Directed by Federico, this Italian film playfully explores the many doubts and uncertainties Lupo, a queer millennial, faces while navigating the complexities of love and life in the modern world. The 12-minute film is a sharp-witted, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing portal of the quarter-life crisis most millennials often experience these days. The most fun parts of the film are Lupo’s fun conversation with his best friend Meri where the duo discuss his boredom, frustration, and restlessness in great detail. 

Call Me Ro

Helmed by Carolina Meza, this Mexican film charts a queer raver Romelia’s journey of self-discovery and identity transition. The film is a bold and powerful exploration of how transition journeys impact queer relationships and the turmoils that follow. Watch this film for its raw and unapologetic vibe and the inspiring conviction with which Romelia puts her relationship at stake by embracing her new desires and needs.

DTF?

DTF? is a hilarious yet emotional depiction of a gay man’s search for real love and connection in the era of hookups and casual dating. Directed by Jess McLeod, the film follows Joana, an innocent queer writer whose search for genuine connections unknowingly lands him on a date with his former English professor Terry. What begins as an awkward encounter ends up in a night of laughter and deep conversations as the two confront their insecurities. Right from the sharp-witted story to tight direction and measured performances of the actors that ensure the audiences laugh and brood with them, all of this goes on to make DTF? a fun yet meaningful watch!

Here, in the Bathtub

Directed by Kris Bublevskaya, this short film is an experiment on whether shared vulnerability can offer comfort in unconventional spaces, in this case a bathtub over a conventional cafe or any other place where conversations usually take place. Here, in the Bathtub is a bold and intimate documentary, where the filmmaker joins queer individuals in bathtubs and engages in mutual questions and personal rituals. Bublevskaya’s biggest triumph lies in the fact that she creates a sense of ease, connection, and belonging among the interviewees that brings out the most raw, honest, and authentic conversations that help the viewers understand their viewpoints and lives better. 

Auganic

This one is a heartwarming film where a gay married couple discovers a special ability during an intimate moment as they are confronted by the question of using it for their benefit as the two face financial troubles. Helmed by Krit Komkrichwarakool, Auganic is an emotional rollercoaster that explores the duo’s married life and the emotional conflicts, dilemmas and uncomfortable questions they are confronted with during this phase. The short film wins your heart over with the emotional intelligence of the lead characters and the way they become each other's strength during the most vulnerable times, making this an endearing love story! 

These movie had their Indian premiere at Kashish Film Festival 2025.

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