LBGTQIA+ Movie Posters Collection | MPA
This collection groups all 'LBGTQIA+' movie posters and ephemera together for easy search, sort and filtering.
This collection groups all LGBTQIA+ movie posters and ephemera together for easy search, sort, and filtering, offering a vibrant archive of cinematic works that celebrate and explore diverse identities. Spanning decades of filmmaking, these artifacts highlight the evolving representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other identities in cinema, capturing both mainstream and independent contributions to this vital cultural narrative.
The collection traces the history of LGBTQIA+ cinema from its subtle beginnings to its bold contemporary presence. Early films often used coded language and subtext, as seen in classics like The Children's Hour (1961) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955), where queer themes were implied but rarely explicit due to societal constraints like the Hollywood Production Code. The 1970s and 1980s marked a shift with films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Desert Hearts (1985), which embraced more overt queer identities. Posters from these eras often reflected the cultural climate, balancing artistic expression with the need for discretion or, later, defiance.
The 1990s brought the New Queer Cinema movement, with groundbreaking films like Paris Is Burning (1990), My Own Private Idaho (1991), and The Crying Game (1992). These works challenged norms and showcased diverse stories, with posters featuring bold imagery and provocative designs that mirrored their revolutionary spirit. The 2000s and 2010s saw increased visibility through films like Brokeback Mountain (2005), Milk (2008), Carol (2015), and Moonlight (2016), the latter earning an Academy Award for Best Picture. Recent years have continued this trend with films like Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), reflecting a broader embrace of intersectional identities.
These posters and ephemera are more than promotional materials; they are cultural artifacts that document the struggles, triumphs, and creativity of LGBTQIA+ communities. From minimalist designs to vibrant, symbolic artwork, they reflect the aesthetic and social shifts of their times. This collection serves as a visual history, preserving the legacy of films that have shaped perceptions and fostered dialogue. By offering easy access to these materials, it invites exploration of how cinema has both mirrored and influenced the fight for equality and acceptance, celebrating the resilience and diversity of LGBTQIA+ stories worldwide.
Movie Posters Australia has a large collection of original movie posters and movie ephemera available for you to add to your collection or display and enjoy.
If Movie Posters Australia doesn't have what you're looking feel free to contact us with some information about what you are searching for (tile name, year, size, and any other relevant information eg. style, advance, condition) and we'll be happy to see if we can find it in our stored items, or through our extensive network of dealers, collectors and contacts.
Movie Posters Australia have been avid collectors, and more recently dealers, of original vintage movie posters for 40 years. Our passion for movie posters comes from our love of movies and the poster art created for these movies that captures and evokes the same feelings and memories created from watching the films. Sometimes, the posters themselves can be more enjoyable than the movies. And with a framed movie poster on your wall you can continue to appreciate the movie, and the memories it created, every single day. Movie Posters Australia allows us to work with something we love.
