About this Event
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day screening of the Oscar-nominated Cuban film Strawberry and Chocolate at King’s College London.
Released in 1993 and directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos Tabío, Strawberry and Chocolate is one of the most significant works of Cuban and Latin American cinema. Set in Havana in the late 1970s, the film follows the encounter between David, a young communist university student, and Diego, an openly gay intellectual whose worldview challenges established norms. Through their evolving relationship, the film explores friendship, tolerance, and mutual understanding with sensitivity and humour.
The film was the first Cuban production to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film and remains a landmark work for its exploration of difference, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Presented by LoLaFF (London Latino Film Festival), this screening marks the first in a series of events leading up to the inaugural competitive LoLaFF Festival in October 2026.
The evening begins at 6:30 pm and includes a screening followed by a 20-minute Q&A with special guest Leo Boix, Argentine poet and editor, moderated by Jorge Gárriz, Cultural Manager at Instituto Cervantes and Director of the London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
Please bring a valid ID for entry. We look forward to welcoming you to this celebration of cinema, culture, and connection.
Please note that photographs may be taken during the event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nash Lecture Theatre, King’s College University, King’s Building, Strand, London, United Kingdom
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