Screening
Strawberry and Chocolate
In conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Tides: Cuban Photography after the Revolution
Film Screening
Strawberry and Chocolate, 1994
Friday, October 5, 7 pm
Cantor Film Center, New York University, 36 E. 8th Street
Directed by Tomas Gutiérrez Alea, Juan Carlos Tabio, featuring Vladimir Crus, Jorge Perugorria. Rated R. 110 minutes. With English subtitles. Set in contemporary Cuba, this film tells the story of the deep friendship that develops between David, a straight political-science student and devoted Communist who knows nothing about the arts, and cultured Diego, a gay artist who is brimming with life and ideas. First Cuban film ever nominated for a Best Foreign Film Oscar.
From series Cuba on Film, organized by NYU-TV and the Cantor Film Center, and cosponsored by the Grey Art Gallery. Information: 212/998-2664