Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

Savor the flavor.

• Comedy
• 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.

Rating

7 / 10 (86 votes)

Release date

December 1, 1993

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

Spanish

Director

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío

Status

Released