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Before Night Falls (2000)

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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 & Crew

Director
Julian Schnabel
  • Profile picture of Javier Bardem
    Reinaldo Arenas Javier Bardem
  • Profile picture of Olivier Martinez
    Lazaro Gomez Carilles Olivier Martinez
  • Profile picture of Johnny Depp
    Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor Johnny Depp
  • Profile picture of Andrea Di Stefano
    Pepe Malas Andrea Di Stefano
  • Profile picture of Santiago Magill
    Tomas Diego Santiago Magill
  • Profile picture of John Ortiz
    Juan Abreu John Ortiz
  • Profile picture of Héctor Babenco
    Virgilio Pinera Héctor Babenco
  • Profile picture of Francisco Gattorno
    Jorge Camacho Francisco Gattorno

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  • male homosexuality
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