The 6 Queer Short Films at Sundance 2026
Of the 28 total films I watched, just six of them were queer or featured queer characters in some way.
Mrs. Montero's Paramour
Loosely based on the controversial British erotic novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D.H. Lawrence, the story chronicles the amorous exploits of a winsome young bride. When her affluent but crippled spouse fails to fulfill her physical desires, she seeks sexual satisfaction outside her marriage by taking a lover.
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Loosely based on the controversial British erotic novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D.H. Lawrence, the story chronicles the amorous exploits of a winsome young bride. When her affluent but crippled spouse fails to fulfill her physical desires, she seeks sexual satisfaction outside her marriage by taking a lover.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Paul Daza, Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
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Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Serafim Productions, Viva Films
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