Homoeroticism

Homoeroticism refers to same-sex love and desire, most especially as it is depicted or manifested in the visual arts and literature. It can also be found in performative forms; from theatre to the theatricality of uniformed movements (e.g.: the Wandervogel and Gemeinschaft der Eigenen). Homoeroticism thus differs from the interpersonal homoerotic; because homoeroticism is a set of artistic and performative traditions, in which such feelings can be embodied in culture and thus expressed into the wider society.

In cinema

Most notable are positive portrayals of homoerotic feelings in relationships, made at feature length and for theatrical exhibition, and made by those who are same-sex oriented. Prior to 1990, successful examples would be: Mädchen in Uniform, Germany (1931); The Leather Boys, UK (1964); The Naked Civil Servant, UK (1975); My Beautiful Laundrette, UK (1985); Maurice, UK (1985); Summer Vacation 1999, Japan, 1988. Also of note is the feature-length BBC adaptation of Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, UK (1989).

Related Topics:
Mädchen in Uniform - The Leather Boys - The Naked Civil Servant - My Beautiful Laundrette - Maurice - Summer Vacation 1999 - BBC - Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit

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See: List of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender-related films.

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