Strawberry and Chocolate
Seen it?1993 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hair, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. Also nominated for 1 Oscar. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
- Jorge PerugorríaDiego
- Vladimir CruzDavid
- Mirta IbarraNancy
- Francisco GattornoMiguel
- Joel AngelinoGerman
- Marilyn SolayaVivian
- Andrés CortinaSantero
- Antonio CarmonaGroom
- Ricardo ÁvilaTaxi driver
- María Elena del ToroPassenger 1