Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Strawberry and Chocolate

• Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) — Same subject: cuba
• Che: Part One (2008) — Vladimir Cruz appears in both
• Sugar (2008) — Same feel: thought-provoking, emotional
• Truman (2015) — Same subject: male friendship
• Martín (Hache) (1997) — Same subject: gay theme
• Chinese Take-Away (2011) — Two steps away in the credits