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Strawberry and Chocolate

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In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?

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Strawberry and Chocolate movingly depicts the budding relationship between two men against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Cuban history.

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Robert Horton Film Comment Magazine 04/10/2018
Truth be told, I sat there and chuckled warmly in all the right spots, and felt delight in the stubbornly stylish central character. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 07/03/2009
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 07/03/2009
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Jon Fortgang Film4 07/03/2009
3.5/5
A clear call for tolerance, deftly executed by a director for whom the personal and the political were indivisible. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/11/2021 Me gusta esta película porque empujó los límites del cine. Mientras estaba mirando pensé que era una película controvertida porque tenía temas de la política y la sexualidad. La película fue interesante y no me aburre. Sin embargo es posible que muchas personas no vayan a entender el mensaje. Me gustó la película porque fue interesante. Durante la película, hay temas que implicaban las políticas de Cuba. Aunque Diego era homosexual, David de todos modos lo quería. Sin embargo, David también quería a Nancy aunque David estaba enamorado de Diego. Nancy y Diego estaban enamorados de David. See more 04/08/2019 It is the best Cuban film, or at least, one of the beast. See more Fong Kok Hoong F @RT29722865 01/23/2019 This Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film tells a lovely friendship that blooms between an orthodox Marxist university student and a free-spirited homosexual artist when a seduction of the flesh alchemizes into an education on acceptance and understanding in a homophobic regime of Fidel Castro. See more Tim G @tmgreene22 01/13/2018 Some of the political subtext I'm sure I missed but still a well-done examination of the development of a friendship under unusual circumstances. See more 01/26/2017 One of the most incredible movies ever made, about how the people can accepted each other even when they are very different kind of thinking. See more 01/14/2016 Probably the best Cuban movie and a must to have in your list. See more Read all reviews
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Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Director

Juan Carlos Tabío

Director

Jorge Perugorría

Diego

Vladimir Cruz

David

Mirta Ibarra

Nancy

Francisco Gattorno

Miguel
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Synopsis In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Screenwriter
Senel Paz
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 1994, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.8K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Stereo