Exhibitions
Events
On display
LASFF: Fresa y Chocolate [Strawberry and Chocolate]
Strawberry and Chocolate 1993. Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabío
Film
Past event
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Free
A Cuban romantic comedy, screening as part of the 2024 Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
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. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro’s Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two. Can it last in such an oppressive environment?
Cuba | In Spanish (English subtitles) (R) 108 mins. Trailer and more information available here.
Brought to you by the Embassy of Cuba to New Zealand.
