In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, 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… Read more
Strawberry and Chocolate
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Movie · Comedy · Drama
Wed · 1h 48m
Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Starring: Jorge Perugorría, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra
Overview
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, 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.