Michael: Silent Gay Film

Made in 1924, Michael (Mikael) is the story of Zoret, an aging artist, as he pursues his protege Michael. A landmark silent film which explores homosexuality by the legendary Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer.

The basic plot is that Zoret and Michael work on a portrait of Princess Zamikoff, but the unscrupulous royal femme fatale becomes smitten with Michael. Michael seems to be an opportunistic fellow, forgetting all Zoret has done for him, given him, creating a triangle.

This film stars Walter Slezak, Nora Gregor, Benjamin Christensen, runs 86 minutes (silent with music score), and includes audio commentary & filmography.

This film is also known as "Chained: The Story of the Third Sex," "Heart's Desire", and "Mikael."

There's an excellent review at the Houston Voice which proclaims this film as "relevant 80 years after its release" and "a valuable piece of gay history."