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
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Strawberry and Chocolate
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Movie · Comedy · Drama · R
1993 · 1h 48m · ★ 76% (15K)
Savor the flavor.
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.
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Production
Miramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC
Cast
Jorge Perugorría, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra, Francisco Gattorno, Joel Angelino, Marilyn Solaya, Andrés Cortina, Antonio Carmona, Ricardo Ávila, María Elena del Toro, Zolanda Oña, Diana Iris del Puerto