When people discuss about lesbian movies, Dutch movies typically get left out, but they shouldn’t. The Netherlands has given us some of the most complex, emotionally honest, and visually intimate depictions of lesbian women because it has progressive principles and a long history of storytelling. Dutch lesbian movies show a wide range of feelings, from longing and wrath to sensuality and self-discovery. They range from feminist classics from the 1970s to love stories for Gen Z.
This list isn’t only about representation; it’s also about resonance. These movies don’t simply teach us who to love; they also show us how to stay alive, how to choose ourselves, and how to deal with a society that often wants us to shrink. You can discover something here that will stay with you long after the credits roll, whether you like psychological thrillers (Silver Haze), coming-of-age stories (Zomer), or slow-burn tragedies (Twee Vrouwen).
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Silver Haze (2023)
Franky is a young nurse whose history was quite painful. Her body and mind are still scarred from a fire. Every day is a blur of apathy for her until she meets Florence, a woman who hurts herself and brings out something primal and deep in her. Their bond is strong yet also weak. Franky moves in with Florence’s strange family, and love becomes both a safe place and a place to fight. The more she gets into the relationship, the more her old wounds come back.
This movie hit me like a storm that was slowly building. Silver Haze is not a happy ending queer story; it’s angry, nasty, and terribly honest. The camera style is shaky and grainy, which makes Franky’s emotional turmoil seem real. It really bothered me how happy times were presented while Franky talked about her pain. It felt like trauma and time were always linked. Vicky Knight, the main actor, is so open and vulnerable in a way that sticks with you. Not about being saved, this movie is about how to stay alive when love isn’t enough.
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Twee Vrouwen (Two Women) (1979)
Laura, a well-educated woman, falls in love with the secretive Sylvia. Their short relationship ends when Sylvia leaves Laura for Laura’s ex-husband, which causes uncertainty and sadness. As the story goes on, secrets are uncovered and intentions are made clear, which leads to a complicated web of love, betrayal, and emotional consequences.
This sounds like a dramatic soap opera on paper. But Bibi Andersson, an actress who won an Oscar for her work in Cannes, makes every emotion seem real and complex. The subtleties really got to me; every line and motion had a purpose. This narrative of bisexual desire, manipulation, and how easy it is to lose trust feels very modern for a movie from the 1970s. And yeah, it’s over the top, but it’s the kind of deep, melancholy drama that sticks with you.
Anne+ (The Film) (2021)
Anne, a queer writer in her late 20s, is trying to finish her manuscript while also deciding whether or not to go to Montreal with her partner. Her story unfolds through private discussions, flashbacks, and quiet fights with herself about who she is, what she wants to do, and who she loves.
It was like listening in on the inner thoughts of a whole generation of queer millennials when I watched Anne+. It doesn’t strive to be sad or dramatic; it just is. I liked that the movie didn’t have a lot of outside tension and a lot of self-reflection. It made me think about how gay identity isn’t just about who you love, but also about how you want to live. That said, there is a level of privilege here (simple move, little actual prejudice) that makes the story feel like a soft bubble. But I liked the fresh air.
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Zomer (Summer) (2014)
In a small, stifling town, 16-year-old Anne lives a life of suffocating normalcy—until she meets Lena, a free-spirited girl from the city who rides a motorcycle and wears a leather jacket like armor. Their chemistry is instant, and their summer romance blossoms despite the conservatism of their surroundings.
Zomer feels like a warm, humid breeze that is both soft and heavy. I liked how it showed how lonely teens may feel and how first love can feel like both freedom and danger. The town’s scrutinizing gaze is always on every moment, but Anne’s inner world lights up when Lena comes into view. This movie hurts with the bittersweet beauty of teenage rebellion that doesn’t last long, and I felt every second of its soft pain.
Vrouw als Eva, Een (A Woman Like Eve) (1979)
This feminist drama is based on a true story about Eve, a woman who leaves her husband and kids to be with another woman. Her choice causes problems in her family and society, making her choose between her own freedom and the roles society expects her to play.
I was shocked by this movie. It was even more powerful to know that it was made in 1979 since it doesn’t shy away from the cost of choosing oneself. What stood out to me the most was how honest it was emotionally. Eve doesn’t “win” in the usual sense, but she does get her voice back. The movie doesn’t make her marriage look bad or make her new relationship seem perfect. It merely shows how hard it is to be honest and how brave it is to do so. It’s one of those rare movies that is about lesbian love but also touches on something more universal: what it means to live life on your own terms.
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