Strawberry and Chocolate

Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

01/12/1993
Comedy, Drama
1h 48m

Savor the flavor.

Overview

Set in 1979, following a young Communist man's relationship with a gay Catholic writer, exploring tolerance, inclusion, homophobia and challenging its Cuban audience with great humour. Based on the short story by Cuban writer Senel Paz.

  • Tomás Gutiérrez AleaDirector
  • Juan Carlos TabíoDirector
  • Senel PazScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Fresa y chocolate

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Spanish

  • Revenue

    $2,087,569

Keywords

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

Top Billed Cast

Jorge Perugorría

Jorge Perugorría

Diego

Vladimir Cruz

Vladimir Cruz

David

Mirta Ibarra

Mirta Ibarra

Nancy

Francisco Gattorno

Francisco Gattorno

Miguel

Joel Angelino

German

Marilyn Solaya

Marilyn Solaya

Vivian

Andrés Cortina

Santero

Antonio Carmona

Groom

Ricardo Ávila

Taxi driver

María Elena del Toro

Passenger 1

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