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©2000
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1 videodisc (134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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DVD release of the 2000 motion picture
A look at the life of Reinaldo Arenas, from childhood in Cuba to his death in New York City. His writings and homosexuality get him in trouble with Castro's Cuba and he spends two years in prison before leaving for the United States
Based on the memoirs "Before night falls" by Reinaldo Arenas
Special features: filmmaker commentary, original documentary
Directors of photography, Xavier Pérez Grobet, Guillermo Rosas ; editor, Michael Berenbaum ; music, Carter Burwell ; costume designer, Mariestela Fernández ; production designer, Salvador Parra
Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Andrea Di Stefano, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Michael Wincott
MPAA rating: R
DVD, widescreen, Dolby digital, 5.1 surround sound
Dialogue in English, French and Spanish; subtitles in English, French or Spanish
Independent Spirit Award, 2001, Best Male Lead (Javier Bardem)
NBR Award, 2000, Best Actor (Javier Bardem)
NSFC Award, 2001, Best Actor (Javier Bardem)
SEFCA Award, 2001, Best Actor (Javier Bardem)
Venice Film Festival, 2000, Grand Special Jury Prize (Julian Schnabel); OCIC Award, Special Mention (Julian Schnabel); Rota Soundtrack Award (Carter Burwell); Volpi Cup, Best Actor (Javier Bardem)