Strawberry and Chocolate

Strawberry and Chocolate

Movie·1993·1h 48m

Strawberry and Chocolate

Savor the flavor.

Directed By

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Country

Cuba

Language

Spanish

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The Story

Original title: Fresa y chocolate

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.

Written By

Senel Paz

Producer

Camilo Vives, Georgina Balzaretti

Cinematography

Mario García Joya

Music

José María Vitier

Editor

Miriam Talavera

Themes

cuba1970sartistmale friendshipsocial commentarymale homosexualitylgbthavana, cubacommunismgay theme

Production House

Tabasco Films

TeleMadrid

Audience Score

70%

84 votes

Skip10%

Timepass22%

Go for it39%

Perfection29%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Jorge Perugorría

Jorge Perugorría

Diego

Vladimir Cruz

Vladimir Cruz

David

Mirta Ibarra

Mirta Ibarra

Nancy

Francisco Gattorno

Francisco Gattorno

Miguel

Joel Angelino

German

Marilyn Solaya

Marilyn Solaya

Vivian

Andrés Cortina

Santero

Antonio Carmona

Antonio Carmona

Groom

Ricardo Ávila

Taxi driver

María Elena del Toro

Passenger 1

Zolanda Oña

Passenger 2

Diana Iris del Puerto

Neighbor

// crew

Crew

Senel Paz

Screenplay

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Director

Juan Carlos Tabío

Juan Carlos Tabío

Director

Camilo Vives

Executive Producer

Mario García Joya

Director of Photography

Miriam Talavera

Editor

Osvaldo Donatién

Editor

Georgina Balzaretti

Executive Producer

José María Vitier

Original Music Composer

Frank Cabrera

Executive Producer

Rolando Martínez

Editor

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