Strawberry & Chocolate (Fresa y Chocolate) – Film Screenings

Film screening of the acclaimed Cuban comedy/drama "Strawberry & Chocolate" (Fresa y Chocolate), directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

• Year: 1993 • Length: 108 minutes • Country: Cuba • Genre: Comedy/Drama
• Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
• Cast: Jorge Perugorría, Vladimir Cruz

Synopsis:
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce the straight and strait-laced David (Vladimir Cruz), 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. A clear call for tolerance, deftly executed by a director for whom the personal and the political were indivisible.

Additional details:
• All films are in the original language with English subtitles.
• Cost: $150 MXN, includes one drink.
• Venue has A/C and cold drinks available.
• No reservation required; walk-ins welcome.

Location: Cine Bacco, Calle del Dr Ignacio Hernandez Macias 59, Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Gto.