Strawberry and Chocolate

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 1, 1993

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Cuba, Mexico, Spain

Production

Miramax,TeleMadrid,Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía,ICAIC,Tabasco films,Tabasco Films

Cast

Jorge Perugorría,Vladimir Cruz,Mirta Ibarra,Francisco Gattorno,Joel Angelino,Marilyn Solaya,Andrés Cortina,Antonio Carmona,Ricardo Ávila,María Elena del Toroand 2 more

Director

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea,Juan Carlos Tabío

Writer

Senel Paz

Producer

Georgina Balzaretti,Frank Cabrera,Camilo Vives

Cinematography

Mario García Joya

Music

José María Vitier

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$2,087,569

IMDb

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