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Strawberry and Chocolate

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In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), 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. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?
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Strawberry and Chocolate movingly depicts the budding relationship between two men against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Cuban history.

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Robert Horton Film Comment Magazine Truth be told, I sat there and chuckled warmly in all the right spots, and felt delight in the stubbornly stylish central character. Apr 10, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Its subject now reveals itself as political and social freedom in Castro's Cuba and this is what makes it an intelligent companion piece to Memories of Underdevelopment, Alea's earlier film. Rated: 4/5 Jul 3, 2009 Full Review Jon Fortgang Film4 A clear call for tolerance, deftly executed by a director for whom the personal and the political were indivisible. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 3, 2009 Full Review Sky Staff Sky Cinema It's rather long-winded and the politics are pretty boring to an outsider. Rated: 2/5 Jul 3, 2009 Full Review Allan Hunter Daily Express (UK) Strawberry & Chocolate (Fresa y Chocolate) has a special place in cinema history. Jul 3, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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PridePosterStudios The Simpsons scene where Bart picks a pink cake instead of chocolate. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Me gusta esta película porque empujó los límites del cine. Mientras estaba mirando pensé que era una película controvertida porque tenía temas de la política y la sexualidad. La película fue interesante y no me aburre. Sin embargo es posible que muchas personas no vayan a entender el mensaje. Me gustó la película porque fue interesante. Durante la película, hay temas que implicaban las políticas de Cuba. Aunque Diego era homosexual, David de todos modos lo quería. Sin embargo, David también quería a Nancy aunque David estaba enamorado de Diego. Nancy y Diego estaban enamorados de David. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member It is the best Cuban film, or at least, one of the beast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film tells a lovely friendship that blooms between an orthodox Marxist university student and a free-spirited homosexual artist when a seduction of the flesh alchemizes into an education on acceptance and understanding in a homophobic regime of Fidel Castro. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review david l With excellent dialogue, a strongly emotive turn from Vladimir Cruz, superb cinematography and an emotionally rewarding ending, Strawberry and Chocolate is an all around amazing Cuban drama that is especially powerful in its nuanced characterization, subtle emotion and an original storyline which for once takes unexpected turns and scenarios, leading to a highly memorable, authentic watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Tim G Some of the political subtext I'm sure I missed but still a well-done examination of the development of a friendship under unusual circumstances. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/18 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), 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. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
Screenwriter
Senel Paz
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 1994, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.8K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Stereo