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Strawberry and Chocolate
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Strawberry and Chocolate

1993-12-01 · 108 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Production companies
Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC
Countries
Cuba, Mexico, Spain
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,087,569

Top Cast

Jorge PerugorríaJorge PerugorríaDiego
Vladimir CruzVladimir CruzDavid
Mirta IbarraMirta IbarraNancy
Francisco GattornoFrancisco GattornoMiguel
Joel AngelinoGerman
Marilyn SolayaMarilyn SolayaVivian
Andrés CortinaSantero
Antonio CarmonaAntonio CarmonaGroom
Ricardo ÁvilaTaxi driver
María Elena del ToroPassenger 1
Zolanda OñaPassenger 2
Diana Iris del PuertoNeighbor

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