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Feature film — 1993

Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

7.01h 48mComedy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 86 votes.

Tabasco Films / TeleMadrid / Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía / ICAIC

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Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

On screen

Cast & crew

Jorge Perugorría as Diego

Jorge Perugorría

Diego

Vladimir Cruz as David

Vladimir Cruz

David

Mirta Ibarra as Nancy

Mirta Ibarra

Nancy

Francisco Gattorno as Miguel

Francisco Gattorno

Miguel

J

Joel Angelino

German

Marilyn Solaya as Vivian

Marilyn Solaya

Vivian

A

Andrés Cortina

Santero

Antonio Carmona as Groom

Antonio Carmona

Groom

R

Ricardo Ávila

Taxi driver

M

María Elena del Toro

Passenger 1

Z

Zolanda Oña

Passenger 2

D

Diana Iris del Puerto

Neighbor

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