A grieving lover seeks revenge in the tense Lithuanian thriller ‘The Activist’

Twenty-something printing house worker Andrius (Robertas Petraitis) is skeptical about the activist work of his boyfriend Deividas (Elvinas Juodkazis) and fears that they may soon become the targets of neo-Nazis.

Deividas is the head of “Rainbow Kaunas,” a group organizing the first Pride celebration in the second biggest city of Lithuania. One night, after coming back from a fight, Andrius finds that Deividas has been murdered.

Seeing indifferent reactions from the police – and from Lithuanian society at large – Andrius takes on a new mission: to infiltrate the local neo-Nazi organization, find his boyfriend’s killer and serve his own brand of justice.

The third and final entry in a new queer film trilogy from prolific writer-director Romas Zabarauskas – following 2020’s The Lawyer and 2023’s The Writer – The Activist is a stylish thriller with a strong sociopolitical message, celebrating the brave activists who stand up against threats to liberal democracy around the world.

Watch the trailer for The Activist below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo along with previous trilogy entries The Lawyer and The Writer.

Meet Discover & Genres: The Easiest Way to Find Something Great on Dekkoo

Let’s be honest—sometimes the hardest part of streaming isn’t watching something… it’s figuring out what to watch.

That’s exactly why we’ve rolled out two brand-new sections on Dekkoo: Discover and Genres. They’re designed to make browsing feel effortless, whether you want a quick recommendation or you’re in the mood to explore.

👀 Discover: Not Sure What to Watch? Start Here.

The new Discover section is your go-to when you want something great without digging for it.

Think of it like a curated feed of the best Dekkoo has to offer—updated regularly so there’s always something fresh waiting for you.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Dekkoo Selects – Handpicked collections built around themes, moods, and hidden gems
  • Trending Now – What everyone’s watching right now
  • Staff Picks – Favorites from the Dekkoo team
  • Just Added – The newest titles, all in one place
  • Spotlight Collections – Rotating features highlighting standout stories

👉 If you don’t know what you’re in the mood for, Discover will point you in the right direction—fast.

Start exploring Discover

🎬 Genres: Know What You Want? Go Straight There.

Already have something in mind? Genres makes it easy.

This section gives you a clean, organized way to browse everything on Dekkoo by category—so you can jump right into what you love.

Browse categories like:

  • Romance
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Documentary
  • Series to Binge
  • Steamy Stories

👉 No guesswork. Just pick a vibe and press play.

Browse all genres.

🔄 Why We Made the Change

Dekkoo’s library keeps growing (which is a great problem to have), but we know that more content can sometimes make things harder to navigate.

So we simplified the experience into two clear paths:

  • Discover → for inspiration
  • Genres → for precision

Together, they make finding your next watch quicker, easier, and way more enjoyable.

💡 What This Means for You

  • Less scrolling
  • Better recommendations
  • Faster decisions
  • More time actually watching

And let’s be real—that’s the whole point.

🚀 Start Exploring

Your next favorite film or series is already here—you just haven’t hit play yet.

Jump into Discover if you want something curated.
Head to Genres if you know exactly what you’re craving.

Either way, it’s never been easier to find something worth watching on Dekkoo.

START WATCHING NOW!

Exploring Grief: The Journey in Warm Smooth Mean

An emotional and gorgeously shot 14-minute drama from director Jess Maldaner and screenwriter Mark Allen, Warm Smooth Mean concerns a grieving son digging into his famous father’s mysterious past.

The short film follows Hunter Nelson (William McKinney), a brooding young man troubled by the suicide of his father, River Nelson. Before his death, River was one half of a legendary country western duo called Silent Station.

When Hunter receives an unexpected royalty check from his father’s work, he embarks on a journey to find the mysterious Jerry Lee McCoy (Cameron Dye), his father’s former bandmate, and pass along the money.

Finally coming face to face with Jerry, Hunter is surprised to find himself rudely rebuffed. He sets forth attempting to break down the older man’s defenses and to finally get some answers about what was behind his father’s untimely passing years ago.

Check out the poster for Warm Smooth Mean below. The short film is now streaming on Dekkoo!

A man looking down, wearing a dark denim jacket, with soft light coming through a window in the background. The image features text that reads '20 YEARS AGO TODAY COUNTRY LEGEND RIVER NELSON LEFT US... WARM SMOOTH MEAN'.

Head to the beach with ‘The Best Friend,’ a sexy, vibrant and romantic new gay musical!

Set at a bright and beautiful Brazilian beachside, The Best Friend follows Lucas (Vinicius Teixeira), a handsome young architect who is in a crisis with his boyfriend. On vacation, he spots Felipe (Gabriel Fuentes), an alluring former school crush who is now working as a local tour guide.

Hidden desires are soon re-awakened. In this musical paradise, Lucas surrenders to the pursuit of liberating intimacy while Felipe loses himself in colorful nights and a variety of willing partners.

Will these two men find happiness and love together under the scorching Brazilian sun? As nostalgic pop music of the 1980s and ’90s fuel spontaneous song and dance, the pair explore reconciliation, jealousy, and self-discovery.

From writer-director Allan Deberton, The Best Friend is a vibrant gay musical, blending romance and rhythm within the coastal paradise of Brazil while celebrating gay love with lighthearted charm and infectious energy.

Watch the trailer for The Best Friend below. The film is now available exclusively on Dekkoo!

Short Film Spotlight: Solitude

Young Zeph’s (Jael Saran) relationship with his best friend and secret crush, Sol (Da’Von J. Solomon), is called into question as the pair spend increasingly more time together preparing for an art exhibition.

Desperate to save her son, Zeph’s mother Augustine (Marlo Stroud) stages an ambush to confront him. Events soon take a grim turn, forcing Zeph to question how he will reconcile who he really is with the person he’s pretending to be for the sake of his disapproving family.

A 17-minute short from Atlanta-based writer-director Knial Saunders, Solitude is a deeply affecting vignette, following the burgeoning sexuality of a queer black teenager who is forced to make the painful choice of conforming to family expectations or finally reaching out for romantic love and self acceptance.

Check out the poster for Solitude below. The short film is now available on Dekkoo.

Don’t miss ‘Joyland,’ a critically-acclaimed, award-winning queer romance from Pakistan

Banned in its home country of Pakistan, the critically-acclaimed Joyland explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society.

Gentle and timid, Haider (Ali Junejo) lives with his wife, his father, his elder brother, pregnant sister-in-law and their three daughters in Lahore, Pakistan. As the family eagerly anticipates the birth of a baby boy to continue their family line, Haider secretly takes a job as a background dancer at an erotic theatre.

The unusual position shakes up the steadfast traditional dynamics of his household and enables Haider to break out of his shell. He also finds himself intrinsically drawn to Biba (Alina Khan), the strong-willed trans woman who runs the show.

Soon, Haider and Biba fall into a secret summer romance, which opens his eyes and ultimately his worldview, in ways unexpected, intimate, and heartbreaking.

Writer-director Saim Sadiq calls Joyland “an homage to all the women, men and trans people who pay the human cost of patriarchy.” It is also a celebration of the desire that creates unlikely bonds and the love that immortalizes them.

Watch the trailer for Joyland below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

The Magic of First Kisses in LGBTQ+ Films

First Kiss: Where Every Love Story Begins

There’s nothing quite like a first kiss—the moment nerves, excitement, and possibility collide.

With our newest Dekkoo Select, “First Kiss,” we’re celebrating that spark: the instant when attraction becomes something more. This curated collection of LGBTQ+ romance films captures the beauty, vulnerability, and thrill of first love across cultures and experiences.

Films That Capture the Spark

At the heart of this collection is First Kiss, a tender coming-of-age story set in Madrid, where a shy teen’s long-awaited date turns into a life-changing moment.

You’ll also find:

  • My Partner — a heartfelt exploration of young love and identity set against the backdrop of Hawaii
  • I Love You More — a bold, messy, and honest look at attraction and emotional complexity

Each film brings a unique perspective, but they all share one thing: that unforgettable moment when everything changes.

A Global Look at Queer First Love

From Europe to the U.S. and beyond, Dekkoo Select: First Kiss highlights stories from around the world—proving that the excitement of first love is universal.

These films explore:

  • the courage to be vulnerable
  • the joy of connection
  • the discovery of identity

Whether soft and tender or bold and unexpected, every story captures the emotional intensity of that first spark.

Why First Kisses Matter

A first kiss is more than romance—it’s a turning point.

It’s about stepping into who you are, taking emotional risks, and embracing connection. These films don’t just show love—they show the moment it begins.

Watch Dekkoo Select: First Kiss

Ready to feel the butterflies?

Watch Dekkoo Select: First Kiss now on Dekkoo and rediscover the magic of queer first love.

Acclaimed filmmaker Eytan Fox explores queer life in Tel Aviv in ‘The Bubble’

From Eytan Fox, the director behind Sublet, Walk on Water and and the beloved 2002 romance Yossi and Jagger, The Bubble follows a trio of charming and sexy Israeli twenty-somethings who share an apartment in Tel Aviv’s hippest district.

The group includes the idealistic Lulu (Daniella Wircer), the goofy and flamboyant Yali (Alon Freidman) and the moody Noam (Ohad Knoller), who works in a record store when he’s not doing dispiriting reserve duty at a Palestinian checkpoint.

They love their carefree lives inside Tel Aviv’s “bubble,” where the strains of a violent outside world are kept at bay. But the bubble is threatened, and nearly bursts, when Noam hooks up with and gradually falls in love with Ashraf (Yousef ‘Joe’ Sweid), a young Palestinian man who cannot legally work or reside within the borders of Tel Aviv.

Seeing Ashraf’s situation as a chance to act on their principles of peaceful coexistence, the three roommates go to great lengths attempting to smuggle Ashraf into their home. How their ideals run headlong into tragic realities forms the core tension of this smart, keenly felt drama – originally released in 2006 to great acclaim on the international film festival circuit.

Watch the trailer for The Bubble below. The film is now streaming on Dekkoo.

An actor discovers the seedy underbelly of L.A. in the short gay classic ‘The Blue Boy’

An aspiring young actor discovers the seedier side of Los Angeles in director Ray Vecchiola’s provocative 25-minute short film The Blue Boy.

Matt (Carlo Angelo), a 20-something, leather jacket-clad hunk, insists that he’s straight, but has been working in gay porn to pay the bills. Frustrated with his cocaine-addled girlfriend Diane (Susan Nichols), he starts spending more and more time within the scene.

He soon forms a connection with a wealthy older benefactor (Scott McKinley), who teaches him about the finer things in life in exchange for sexual favors.

Becoming increasingly more confused about his identity, Matt ends up burning bridges with almost everyone in his life, finding himself with fewer and fewer places to turn.

The Blue Boy was originally released to LGBTQ+ film festivals back in 1997. With shades of Cruising and Boogie Nights, the film is a fascinating artifact of an earlier time in the depiction of sex work in cinema.

Long thought to be lost, The Blue Boy is now available for new audiences to discover on Dekkoo. Watch a short clip from the film below..

Short Film Spotlight: The Cutest and Funniest Animals In The World

70-year-old Jorge (Paulo Goya) is one of the most capricious and dedicated janitors at the Paradise Motel, except for one single detail: he secretly records audio of the guests from within their rooms.

Jorge derives great pleasure from this illegal act, particularly when the recordings are of a sexual nature. He also sells the recordings to Alberto (Wilson Rabelo), an elderly client driven by a similar fetish. Furthermore, he delights in the excitement the material can provoke while inventing specific details and effectively controlling the narrative of younger people’s sex lives.

As the two men explore their passions and descend deeper into a shared fantasy world, their fascinations grow increasingly morbid.

A bold short from Brazilian filmmaker Renato Sircilli, The Cutest and Funniest Animals in the World attracted attention during its run at film festivals for its provocative, boundary-pushing narrative and for its frank representation of the sex lives of two 70-year-old gay men.

Watch a short trailer for The Cutest and Funniest Animals in the World below. The film is now available on Dekkoo.