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Before Night Falls is a 2000 American biographical drama film directed by Julian Schnabel. The film is based on both the autobiography of the same name by Reinaldo Arenas—published in English in 1993 —as well as Jana Boková's 1990 documentary Havana. The screenplay was co-written by Schnabel, Lázaro Gómez Carriles and Cunningham O'Keefe.
Feb 23, 2001 · A film by Julian Schnabel that chronicles the life of Reinaldo Arenas, a gay writer who rebelled against Castro's regime and fled to New York. The film features Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp, Olatz López Garmendia and other stars in a drama that explores Arenas's struggles, loves and art.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Julian Schnabel
- 2001-02-23
Jan 26, 2001 · Johnny Depp. Bon Bon. Sean Penn. Cuco Sanchez. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. A richly imagined journey into the life and writings of brilliant Cuban author and exile Reinaldo Arenas.
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- Julian Schnabel
- R
- Javier Bardem
A biopic of Reinaldo Arenas, a Cuban poet and novelist who defied Castro's regime and suffered for his sexuality and art. Ebert praises the film's visual style, the performances of Bardem and Depp, and the complexity of Arenas' character.
Synopsis. Before Night Falls is the story of the writer, novelist, and poet Reinaldo Arenas who was born in a poor rural area of Eastern Cuba. He initially supported the Cuban Revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power in 1959. Arenas moved to La Habana in 1963 and grew interested in writing.
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Sep 3, 2000 · Watch Now. Before Night Falls (2000) R 09/03/2000 (US) Drama 2h 14m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. Overview. 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. Julian Schnabel.