Before Night Falls

Before Night Falls

2000 · 134 min · EN · R · 6.6 (246 votes)
Dir. Julian Schnabel · Starring Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Santiago Magill, John Ortiz · Music Ennio Morricone
Drama

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.

VIBE

A soul-stirring, yet somber, journey through artistic defiance against crushing political and social forces. It's a visually rich, emotionally resonant portrait of a life lived under the shadow of oppression, celebrating the enduring spirit of a unique voice.

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