Strawberry and Chocolate (Fresa y chocolate) 31 years old
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.
Credits
Strawberry and Chocolate Cast
Name | Character |
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Jorge Perugorría He was 29, now 59 years old | as Diego |
Mirta Ibarra | as Nancy |
Francisco Gattorno He was 29, 24 years old when he died | as Miguel |
Vladimir Cruz He was 29, now 59 years old | as David |
Strawberry and Chocolate Crew
Name | Department |
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Senel Paz as Screenplay. He was 44 (now 75) years old | Writing |
Senel Paz as Novel. He was 44 (now 75) years old | Writing |
Georgina Balzaretti as Executive Producer. | Production |
Frank Cabrera as Executive Producer. | Production |
Camilo Vives as Executive Producer. He was 52 (71) years old when He died | Production |
Mario García Joya as Director of Photography. He was 56 (now 87) years old | Camera |
Osvaldo Donatién as Editor. | Editing |
Miriam Talavera as Editor. | Editing |
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea as Director. He was 65 (67) years old when He died | Directing |
Juan Carlos Tabío as Director. He was 51 (now 82) years old | Directing |
José María Vitier as Original Music Composer. He was 40 (now 71) years old | Sound |