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Havana, Cuba, 1979. Flamboyantly gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to become 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. But can it last? Strawberry and Chocolate became an instant hit when it was released, and has become a classic of Cuban cinema due to its charming and authentic exploration of a connection between two people under historical circumstances that seem levelled against them.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Starring: Jorge Perugorria, Vladimir Cruz, Mirta Ibarra

Released: January 1, 1993

Runtime: 108.0

Popularity Rating: 1.777

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografia (IMCINE), Miramax Films, Tabasco films, TeleMadrid

Cuba, Spain

Diego Jorge Perugorria
David Vladimir Cruz
Nancy Mirta Ibarra
Miguel Francisco Gattorno
German Joel Angelino
Vivian Marilyn Solaya
Santero Andres Cortina
Groom Antonio Carmona
Taxi driver Ricardo Avila
Passenger 1 Maria Elena del Toro
Passenger 2 Zolanda Ona
Neighbor Diana Iris del Puerto

Camera — Director of Photography: Mario Garcia Joya
Directing — Director: Juan Carlos Tabio
Directing — Director: Tomas Gutierrez Alea
Editing — Editor: Miriam Talavera
Editing — Editor: Osvaldo Donatien
Editing — Editor: Rolando Martinez
Production — Executive Producer: Camilo Vives
Production — Executive Producer: Frank Cabrera
Production — Executive Producer: Georgina Balzaretti
Sound — Original Music Composer: Jose Maria Vitier
Writing — Novel: Senel Paz
Writing — Screenplay: Senel Paz