Strawberry and Chocolate
"Savor the flavor."
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.
| Release Date | December 1, 1993 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Fresa y chocolate | |
| Runtime | 1h 48min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | $2,087,569 | |
| Language | Spanish | |
| Original Language | Spanish | |
| Production Countries | Cuba, Mexico, Spain | |
| Production Companies | MiramaxTabasco FilmsTeleMadridInstituto Mexicano de CinematografíaICAIC | |