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Strawberry and Chocolate

1993 · film · CU, MX, ES

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Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío

Starring: Jorge Perugorría, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra, Francisco Gattorno, Joel Angelino, Marilyn Solaya

Runtime: 108 min

Why it mattersAI-assisted

Strawberry and Chocolate is a film about an unlikely friendship in Castro's Cuba. It matters as a discussion of politics and individuality

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  1. synopsis — 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.
  2. credit — Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
  3. credit — Directed by Juan Carlos Tabío.

Synopsis

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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