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Strawberry and Chocolate
Savor the flavor.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
More about Strawberry and Chocolate
Cast
Jorge PerugorríaDiego
Vladimir CruzDavid
Mirta IbarraNancy
Francisco GattornoMiguel
Marilyn SolayaVivian
Antonio CarmonaGroomCredits
- Directed by
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
- Written by
- Senel Paz, Senel Paz
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- Fresa y chocolate
- Box office
- $2.1M
Production
- Tabasco Films
- TeleMadridSpain
Instituto Mexicano de CinematografíaMexico
ICAICCuba
Themes
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