Strawberry and Chocolate

Strawberry and Chocolate

1993
1h 48m
7.0

7.0/10

83 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Drama

"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.

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Revenue: $2,087,569

Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Miramax Tabasco Films TeleMadrid Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía ICAIC
Production Countries
Cuba Mexico Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Keywords

cuba 1970s artist male friendship social commentary male homosexuality lgbt havana, cuba communism gay theme

Quick Facts

Original Title Fresa y chocolate
Release Date December 1, 1993
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt0106966

Cast

Jorge Perugorría
Jorge Perugorría

Diego

Vladimir Cruz
Vladimir Cruz

David

Mirta Ibarra
Mirta Ibarra

Nancy

Francisco Gattorno
Francisco Gattorno

Miguel

Joel Angelino
Joel Angelino

German

Marilyn Solaya
Marilyn Solaya

Vivian

Andrés Cortina
Andrés Cortina

Santero

Antonio Carmona
Antonio Carmona

Groom

Ricardo Ávila
Ricardo Ávila

Taxi driver

María Elena del Toro
María Elena del Toro

Passenger 1

Zolanda Oña
Zolanda Oña

Passenger 2

Diana Iris del Puerto
Diana Iris del Puerto

Neighbor

Key Crew

Senel Paz
Screenplay
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Director
Juan Carlos Tabío
Director
Camilo Vives
Executive Producer
Georgina Balzaretti
Executive Producer
Frank Cabrera
Executive Producer