Strawberry and Chocolate
Fresa y chocolate
"Savor the flavor."
ComedyDrama
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.
🎬 DirectorTomás Gutiérrez Alea
📅 Release1993-12-01
🌍 CountryCuba, Mexico, Spain
🗣 LanguageSpanish
🏢 StudioMiramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid
🗳 Votes82
🔥 Popularity1
💵 Revenue$2,087,569
🎭 Cast
Jorge Perugorría
Diego
Vladimir Cruz
David
Mirta Ibarra
Nancy
Francisco Gattorno
Miguel
Joel Angelino
German
Marilyn Solaya
Vivian
Andrés Cortina
Santero
Antonio Carmona
Groom
Ricardo Ávila
Taxi driver
María Elena del Toro
Passenger 1
Zolanda Oña
Passenger 2
Diana Iris del Puerto
Neighbor
🎥 Crew
DirectorTomás Gutiérrez Alea
DirectorJuan Carlos Tabío
ScreenplaySenel Paz
Executive ProducerGeorgina Balzaretti
Executive ProducerFrank Cabrera
Executive ProducerCamilo Vives
Original Music ComposerJosé María Vitier
Director of PhotographyMario García Joya
EditorOsvaldo Donatién
EditorRolando Martínez
🖼 Gallery
🏷 Keywords
cuba1970sartistmale friendshipsocial commentarymale homosexualitylgbthavana, cubacommunismgay theme
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