

Strawberry and Chocolate
1993 · Movie · 1h 48m · R
ComedyDrama
"Savor the flavor."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Key crew
- Senel PazScreenplay
- Tomás Gutiérrez AleaDirector
- Juan Carlos TabíoDirector
- José María VitierOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jorge PerugorríaDiego
- Vladimir CruzDavid
- Mirta IbarraNancy
- Francisco GattornoMiguel
- Joel AngelinoGerman
- Marilyn SolayaVivian
- Andrés CortinaSantero
- Antonio CarmonaGroom
- Ricardo ÁvilaTaxi driver
- María Elena del ToroPassenger 1
- Zolanda OñaPassenger 2
- Diana Iris del PuertoNeighbor
Stills
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Themes
cuba1970sartistmale friendshipsocial commentarymale homosexualitylgbthavana, cubacommunismgay theme























