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Strawberry and Chocolate
"Savor the flavor."
1993 • 1h 48m • ★ 7.0 (82 votes) Released
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
Screenplay
Senel Paz
Rating
7.0
Runtime
108 min
Revenue
$2.1M
Production
Miramax Tabasco Films
TeleMadrid
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
ICAICTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
cuba1970sartistmale friendshipsocial commentarymale homosexualitylgbthavana, cubacommunismgay theme
