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Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

Drama Comedy

Savor the flavor.

Release Date: 1993, December 1
Directors: Juan Carlos Tabío, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Countries: Cuba, Spain, Mexico
Production: Miramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC
Cast: Vladimir Cruz, Jorge Perugorría, Francisco Gattorno, Antonio Carmona, Mirta Ibarra, Joel Angelino, Andrés Cortina, María Elena del Toro, Zolanda Oña, Diana Iris del Puerto

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.

Keywords:

lgbt gay theme communism male friendship social commentary 1970s cuba male homosexuality artist havana, cuba