(Fresa y chocolate)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Cuba,

Mexico,

Spain

Genres:

Comedy,

Drama

Runtime:

108 minutes

Year:

1993

Directors:

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Production companies:

Tabasco Films,

TeleMadrid,

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía,

ICAIC

Actors:

Diego

David

Nancy

Miguel

German

Crews:

Director

Director

Screenplay

Executive Producer

Novel