15 Essential Movies For LGBT* Pride Month

John Cameron Mitchell's 2006 erotic comedy is perhaps one of the most energetic and boisterous films about sexuality ever made - a hedonistic dive into the New York alternative scene featuring unsimulated gay and straight sex scenes which manage to titillate and amuse in equal measure.

Featuring a solid ensemble cast of colourful characters, Shortbus takes sex therapist Sofia Lin (Sook-Yin Lee) as its point of focus, weaving its tale around former prostitutes, ex-child stars, cross-dressers and a host of other characters who frequent the sexually-liberated salon in the heart of New York City. It's a freewheeling look at a smorgasbord of relationship issues and sly references to other notable contributions to queer cinema, which is refreshingly candid and a whole lot of fun.

Fans of John Cameron Mitchell will know what to expect from the creator of Hedwig And The Angry Inch; Shortbus shares his previous film's generosity of spirit, respect for the characters and invigorating wit.