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Strawberry and Chocolate
“Savor the flavor.”
★ 7.0· 1993· 108 min· Popularity 0R
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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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Release Date: 12/1/1993
Runtime: 108 minutes
Languages: Spanish
Directors: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
0Revenue: $2.1M
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Companies: Miramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC
Countries: Cuba, Mexico, Spain
Where to watch · US
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Keywords
cuba1970sartistmale friendshipsocial commentarymale homosexualitylgbthavana, cubacommunismgay theme
