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Strawberry and Chocolate
“Savor the flavor.”
7.0 / 10• 1993• 1h 48m•R• Spanish
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jorge Perugorría
Diego
Lead
Vladimir Cruz
David
Mirta Ibarra
Nancy
Francisco Gattorno
Miguel
JA
Joel Angelino
German
Marilyn Solaya
Vivian
AC
Andrés Cortina
Santero
Antonio Carmona
Groom
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tomás Gutiérrez Alea's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Strawberry and Chocolate is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
