Cuba, 1993. David's a naive young University student who just lost his girlfriend. Diego's a seductive, gay artist with "subversive" political leanings. When their paths cross, worldly Diego's determined to befriend -- and, if possible -- seduce the gullible revolutionary. Intrigued by Diego's wit, creativity and candor, David goes against the advice of his schoolmate Miguel who warns him that Diego's an "undesirable" in Cuban society. After David meets Diego's friends Germán and Nancy, he's so intellectually stimulated by this circle, he returns to his own creative endeavors. Soon militant officials get wind of Diego's radically avant-garde practices, and trouble looms for both men.
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Review
Film Comment, 05/01/1994, p.72-5, "...Brisk, witty and humane..." Variety, 02/21/1994, "...A gem....It's a provocative but very humane comedy about sexual opposites....[With] good humor and wit..." New York Times, 01/20/1995, p.C14, "...Mr. Perugorria is especially good....A delightful humane film about people who love in spite of politics..." Los Angeles Times, 01/27/1995, p.F2, "...[A] triumphant seriocomic tale of sex and politics....A warm, funny, wise heart-tugger..." Rolling Stone, 02/09/1995, p.63, "...A triumphant success....A funny and compassionate plea for tolerance..." New York Times, 09/24/1994, p.16, "...A breezy charmer....[A] sense of luxurious romantic doom set against a candy-colored backdrop..." Entertainment Weekly, 03/17/1995, p.68, "...A moving testament to the war that's tearing apart Cuba's soul. Perugorria gives a superb performance..." -- Rating: B Chicago Sun-Times, 02/10/1995, p.33, "...The movie has real strength and charms, especially in the way it leads us to expect a romance, and then gives us a character whose very existence is a criticism of his society..." USA Today, 11/24/1995, p.3D, "...[An] unintimidating charmer..."
Title Note
Produced in Cuba by the Instituto Cubano del Arte Industria Cinematograficos.
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Strawberry & Chocolate
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This acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film set in Cuba follows the unlikely friendship between David (Vladimir Cruz), an uptight conservative, and Diego (Jorge Perrugoria), his flamboyantly gay neighbor. At first David balks at Diego's anti-Castro leanings (which have grown especially strong in light of the government's suppression of homosexuality). However, David soon finds irresistible Diego's access to American contraband (magazines, alcohol, etc.), and with the help of a vivacious neighbor, they negotiate their disappointments and ultimately find the pleasures of life. Combining drama with a bit of humor, this film provides a light, but realistic look at the Cuban Revolution, government persecution of marginalized groups, and the tendency of human kindness to overcome hardship.
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