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 new york city suicide male 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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#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