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Strawberry & Chocolate (1993)

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Reviews Counted: 19

Fresh: 15

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 6.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: This acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film set in Cuba follows the unlikely friendship between David (Vladimir Cruz), an uptight conservative, and Diego (Jorge Perrugoria), his flamboyantly gay neighbor.... This acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film set in Cuba follows the unlikely friendship between David (Vladimir Cruz), an uptight conservative, and Diego (Jorge Perrugoria), his flamboyantly gay neighbor. At first David balks at Diego's anti-Castro leanings (which have grown especially strong in light of the government's suppression of homosexuality). However, David soon finds irresistible Diego's access to American contraband (magazines, alcohol, etc.), and with the help of a vivacious neighbor, they negotiate their disappointments and ultimately find the pleasures of life. Combining drama with a bit of humor, this film provides a light, but realistic look at the Cuban Revolution, government persecution of marginalized groups, and the tendency of human kindness to overcome hardship. [More]

Starring: Jorge Perugorria, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra

Starring: Jorge Perugorria, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra

Director: Tomas Gutierrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabio

Director: Tomas Gutierrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabio

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Jan 13, 2004

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  • Robert Redford and Miramax Films proudly present STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE, the irresistible comedy treat that's received outstanding critical acclaim! Meet David -- a naive young college kid who's out on his own for the very first time. With the help of two extraordinary new friends, David soon learns everything there is to know about the things that aren't taught in school! Diego is the writer who teaches him about the passion of life ... and Nancy is the woman who teaches him about the passion of love! Nominated for the Academy Award(R) as Best Foreign Language Film in 1994, STRAWBERRY & CHOCOLATE is a deliciously fun-filled celebration of life at its entertaining best!
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    Its subject now reveals itself as political and social freedom in Castro’s Cuba and this is what makes it an intelligent companion piece to Memories of Underdevelopment, Alea’s earlier film.

    Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Derek Malcolm
    This is London

    While the central story may lack edge, ‘Strawberry and Chocolate’ remains an entertaining, thoughtful take on the absurdity of confusing sexuality and politics.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Tom Huddlestone
    Time Out

    A clear call for tolerance, deftly executed by a director for whom the personal and the political were indivisible.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Jon Fortgang
    Channel 4 Film

    It’s a clear-eyed critique of the revolution’s treatment of gay Cubans and, as such, it’s a brave and important piece of film-making.

    Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Wendy Ide
    Times [UK]

    Watching his funny and likeable Havana-set comedy is like chancing upon some undiscovered early gem by Godard or Woody Allen, and yet it has a worldliness and drollery that is all its own.

    Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Peter Bradshaw
    Guardian [UK]

    It's rather long-winded and the politics are pretty boring to an outsider.

    Full Review Source: Sky Movies | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Sky Movies
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    A superb Cuban film from 1993, a little classic about gay freedom and its aspirations versus Fidel Castro and his Marxist straitjacketing.

    Full Review Source: Financial Times | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Nigel Andrews
    Financial Times

    It verges on the preachy, but it's a generous and intriguing film.

    Full Review Source: Independent | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Robert Hanks
    Independent

    Strawberry & Chocolate (Fresa y Chocolate) has a special place in cinema history.

    Full Review Source: Daily Express | comment Comment
    07/03/09
    Allan Hunter
    Daily Express
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    07/22/08
    David Stratton
    Variety
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    The film's premise (friendship between a straight and gay man) may be familiar, but set in Cuba the tale's particular context adds freshness and political alertness, resulting in a charming film with a quasi-hopeful message

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    04/09/07
    Emanuel Levy
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    Intelligent political drama

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    02/05/07
    John A. Nesbit
    Old School Reviews

    This first gay filmic offering from Cuba actually plays a good deal better than it sounds.

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    12/30/06
    Empire Magazine
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    04/28/05
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Beautiful.

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    Leonard Schwarz
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    09/17/01
    Louis Proyect
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