Germany / Feb 12, 1994 / 12 / Berlin International Film Festival
Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío
1h 48minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Antonio Carmona | Groom |
| Ricardo Ávila | Taxi driver |
| María Elena del Toro | Passenger 1 |
| Zolanda Oña | Passenger 2 |
| Diana Iris del Puerto | Neighbor |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Fresa y chocolate |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Cuba, Mexico, Spain |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Miramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC |
| Release date | 1 dicembre 1993 |
| Executive producer | Camilo Vives, Georgina Balzaretti, Frank Cabrera |
| Writer | Senel Paz |
| Editing | Miriam Talavera, Osvaldo Donatién, Rolando Martínez |
| Cinematography | Mario García Joya |
| Assistant directors | Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabío |
| Camera operators | Mario García Joya |
| Additional photography | Mario García Joya |
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| Production design | Fernando Pérez O'Reilly |
| Art direction | Fernando Pérez O'Reilly |
| Set decoration | Fernando Pérez O'Reilly |
| Music | José María Vitier |
| Sound | José María Vitier |
| Costume design | Miriam Dueñas |
| Makeup | Miriam Dueñas |
| Hairstyling | Miriam Dueñas |
| Revenue | 2.087.569 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 11, 1994 / Toronto International Film Festival
South Africa / Mar 14, 2004 / Johannesburg Pride South Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Theatrical release
Cuba / Dec 01, 1993
Portugal / Aug 19, 1994 / M/16
Japan / Sep 03, 1994
United States / Sep 24, 1994 / R
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France / Sep 28, 1994 / TP
Italy / Sep 30, 1994 / T
Mexico / Sep 30, 1994 / C
Argentina / Oct 06, 1994 / +13
United Kingdom / Nov 18, 1994 / 18
Spain / Jan 15, 1995 / 12
Romania / Jan 20, 1995
Sweden / Feb 17, 1995 / 11
Australia / Apr 13, 1995 / MA 15+
Denmark / Jun 30, 1995 / A
Czechia / Oct 26, 1995 / 12+
Türkiye / Oct 29, 1999
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Finland / Nov 14, 1999
Hungary / Sep 13, 2003
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