Strawberry and Chocolate
Also known as Ridge Racer, Fresa y chocolate
1993 film by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
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7.0In 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.
Released: 1993-12-01108 minDir: Tomás Gutiérrez AleaComedy, Drama
Cast
- Jorge Perugorría as Diego
- Vladimir Cruz as David
- Mirta Ibarra as Nancy
- Francisco Gattorno as Miguel
- Joel Angelino as German
- Marilyn Solaya as Vivian
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7.4/10
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1993 comedy-drama films1993 films1993 LGBTQ-related films1993 Mexican films1993 Spanish-language filmsBest Foreign Film in the Spanish Language Goya Award WinnersCuban LGBTQ-related filmsFilms directed by Juan Carlos TabíoFilms directed by Tomás Gutiérrez AleaFilms scored by José María VitierFilms set in CubaFilms set in the 1970s