Fresa y chocolate (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Alternative Title: Aardbeien en chocolade, Morango E Chocolate, Fraise et chocolat, Jagoda i čokolada, Jordbær og chokolade
Director: Juan Carlos Tabío, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Writer: Senel Paz, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Camilo Vives, Georgina Balzaretti, Frank Cabrera
Companies: Miramax, Tabasco Films, TeleMadrid, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, ICAIC
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: cuba, 1970s, artist, male friendship, social commentary, male homosexuality, lgbt, havana, cuba, communism, gay theme
Story
Fresa y chocolate centers around Diego, a cultured and skeptical young homosexual man who falls in love with David, a heterosexual communist filled with prejudices and doctrinal ideas. The film begins with rejection and suspicion from Diego towards David's conservative views. However, fascination also brews between them, leading to the development of a great friendship that overcomes incomprehension and intolerance.
Summary
Directed by Juan Carlos Tabío and Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Fresa y chocolate is a Cuban film released in 1993, blending genres like comedy, drama, and romance. The movie explores themes of friendship, tolerance, and the challenges of overcoming prejudices through the unlikely relationship between Diego and David. Set against the backdrop of Cuba's political climate, Fresa y chocolate offers insights into societal norms and the complexities of human connection.
