
About
Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.
Cast

Javier Bardem
Reinaldo Arenas

Olivier Martinez
Lazaro Gomez Carilles

Johnny Depp
Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor

Andrea Di Stefano
Pepe Malas

Santiago Magill
Tomas Diego

John Ortiz
Juan Abreu

Hector Babenco
Virgilio Pinera

Francisco Gattorno
Jorge Camacho

Marisol Padilla Sánchez
Margarita Camacho
Keywords
biography latinx lead gay new york suicide homosexuality aids artist author attempt to escape cuba cuban revolution hot air balloon totalitarian regime exile oppression latinx lgbt fidel castro
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Lists
#361 on The 21st Century Most Acclaimed Films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Awards
Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role Javier Bardem