Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)
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.
- Released
- 1993-12-01
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío, Senel Paz
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 from 86 votes
Cast
- Jorge Perugorría as Diego
- Vladimir Cruz as David
- Mirta Ibarra as Nancy
- Francisco Gattorno as Miguel
- Joel Angelino as German
- Marilyn Solaya as Vivian
- Andrés Cortina as Santero
- Antonio Carmona as Groom
- Ricardo Ávila as Taxi driver
- María Elena del Toro as Passenger 1
- Zolanda Oña as Passenger 2
- Diana Iris del Puerto as Neighbor