Simon (Netherlands 2004)

The Gist:

Shy gay dental student Camiel is drawn into the life of outgoing, outrageous, libertine straight man Simon, at least until they have a falling out that is. They meet again years later and Camiel is once again pulled into Simon's life and circle of friends, except this time things are more serious. 

Comments:

First off, despite being included in various lists of "gay movies," it is not a gay themed movie. 

It does not have a 'gay protagonist' per say as much as it has a protagonist who just happens to be gay. His being being a somewhat introverted person who is more an observer of life than participant is far more important to the story than his sexual orientation. 

So, not a gay movie. What it is though is a pretty good story about living life and facing death. It's worth watching, though with a caveat, or rather a warning, that charismatic Simon who serves as our lesson giver and guide to fully embracing life and facing death is a drug dealing, egotistical, misogynistic ass. One with a "heart of gold," but still an unmitigated ass. 

Women:

Yes

People of color:

Yes

Gratuitous nudity:

Topless women 

• Director: Eddy Terstall
• Writer: Eddy Terstall
• Actors: Cees Geel, Marcel Hensema
• 102 min
• Dutch, English, German, Thai
• IMDB