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A tender romance blossoms amidst the Cold War tensions of the Soviet Air Force in Firebird. Directed by: Peeter Rebane Starring: Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii   Countries: UK, Estonia

This coming-of-age story unfolds in Spain, where two teenagers experience a transformative summer at their exclusive beach residence. Filled with youthful adventures and the exploration of sexuality, it's a tale of personal growth.   Director: Cesc Gay Starring: Fernando Ramallo, Jordi Vilches, Marieta Orozco Country: Spain

A drunken one-night stand turns into a deeper romance over the course of a booze, drug and sex filled weekend. Starring: Tom Cullen, Chris New Directed by: Andrew Haigh Country: United Kingdom Available at Kanopy Streaming Service with your Toronto Public Library account

A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent. Director: Ella Lemhagen Starring: Gustaf Skarsgård, Torkel Petersson, Tom Ljungman Country: Sweden

French teenager Alexis's boat capsizes, and he is rescued by David, who ends up as his boyfriend. Available at Hoopla Streaming Service with your Toronto Public Library account Cast: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge  Director: François Ozon Country: France, Belgium

Early 1990s. With AIDS having already claimed countless lives for nearly ten years, Act Up-Paris activists multiply actions to fight general indifference Available at Kanopy Streaming Service for free with your Toronto Public Library account

An exquisite coming-of-age movie with a perfect cast, Henry Gamble's Birthday Party unfolds over the course of one very eventful day in the life of 17-year-old preacher’s kid Henry Available at Kanopy Streaming Service for free with your Toronto Public Library account. Directed by: Stephen Cone Starring: Pat Healy, Tyler Ross, Francis Guinan, Cole Doman Country: USA