ABSTRACT

TThis research paper illuminates and investigates film studies,LGBTIQPA+, queer cinema in general and history of LGBT movies produced in Europe in particular. The prime discussion and analysis is preceded by introduction, objective, inter-disciplinary and multi- disciplinary relevance and scope as well as methodology. The discussion and analysis section includes issues like cinema; film studies; queer or LGBTIQPA+; LGBT cinema; queer cinema as an emerging trend in film studies; new queer cinema; types of LGBT movies based on sexo-romantic orientation, language and socio-culture, and geographical location; European queer cinema; country wise representative sample LGBT filmsof Europe; generation wise brief summary of the history of European LGBT motion picture etc. Finally, conclusion and references sum up the discussion.

Key words:Europe, Film Studies, LGBTIQPA+, Sexo-romantic Orientation.