Highlighting five wonderful films that celebrate lesbian representation, across different genres and styles, there’s something for everyone and every occasion.
1. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
(Director: Jamie Babbit)
Starring Orange is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne, But I’m a Cheerleader tells the comedic and ridiculous story of Megan the cheerleader. When Megan’s hyper-conservative parents worry that she might be a lesbian, they send her off to a “sexual redirection” school, ran by RuPaul. Here Megan finally accepts that she is in fact a lesbian and begins to fall for fellow classmate, Clea DuVall’s character, Graham Eaton.
2. Imagine Me & You (2005)
(Director: Ol Parker)
On the day she marries her husband, Rachel notices a woman in the audience and immediately feels drawn to her. Rachel and Luce become friends, and after learning that Luce is a lesbian, Rachel feels on the fence about her own sexuality as she then starts to fall for Luce. Rachel then has to ask herself the question, does she stay in her stable marriage with Heck, or begin an enticing new adventure with Luce? A heart-warming and beautiful story that’s shows you’re never too old to discover and accept who you are.
3. Happiest Season (2020)
(Director: Clea DuVall)
Abby wants to propose to Harper, but when Harper brings Abby home for Christmas to meet her family, Abby instantly realises that Harper has not yet come out. A touching story on the difficulties a lot of young people feel regarding coming out to their parents and the fear of rejection that they can experience. Happiest Seasonis a touching and emotional Christmas story that can and will be re-watched every year.
4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
(Director: Céline Sciamma)
Marianne, a painter, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of reluctant bride to be, Héloïse. As Marianne observes Héloïse day by day, the aristocrat and painter begin an affair to remember, set against beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue oceans and gorgeous 18th century attire. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an absolute must watch film.
5. The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
(Director: Desiree Akhavan)
Similar in story to But I’m a Cheerleader, this time we follow Cameron as she is sent to conversion therapy after being caught in the backseat of a car with the prom queen. After arriving at God’s Promise, Cameron forms a close bond with fellow members, Jane and Adam, as they pretend to go along with what they’re being told in hopes of soon being realised and able to live their lives together as unapologetically LGBT teens.
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