Review of Strawberry and Chocolate (1993) by Dainiz H — 20 Jan 2008

Controversial... comunismo y homosexualidad en la misma pelicula... quien se fuera a imaginar!!

This review of Strawberry and Chocolate (1993) was written by Dainiz H on 20 Jan 2008.

Strawberry and Chocolate has generally received very positive reviews.

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A superb Cuban film from 1993, a little classic about gay freedom and its aspirations versus Fidel Castro and his Marxist straitjacketing…

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By Diego F. V (95) on 17 Mar 2009

This was my first Cuban movie ever and it was really good....I have a lot to say about it, but I can put it all in a few words:The Cuban cinema…

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By Krzysztof R (7) on 19 Dec 2010

I liked how it portrayed gays in castro cuba…

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By Leonardo - Malacay - S (1,068) on 05 Dec 2008

One of three foreign-language (Spanish) films I finished viewing (way back in college during a summer break, I was up 2am with nothing to do)…

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By Eric J (681) on 01 Apr 2011

Loved this when I saw it. I wonder if I'd enjoy it as much. Would love to see it again…

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By Carmen A (24) on 14 Dec 2007

Very important film. Reveals the daily ideological struggles of Cubans…

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Contrary to the description of a corny nothing film on its cover, this movie is strikingly poignant…

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By Tom Huddlestone (75) for Time Out (7,510) on 02 Jul 2009

While the central story may lack edge, 'Strawberry and Chocolate' remains an entertaining, thoughtful take on the absurdity of confusing sexuality…

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Strawberry & Chocolate (Fresa y Chocolate) has a special place in cinema history…

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