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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 23 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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Soulful, deeply moving.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb 2001
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Though Schnabel's first picture, Basquiat, was notable for its excess and self-indulgence, the filmmaker shows restraint and maturity in this moving depiction of Arenas's life and loves.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
23 Feb 2001
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It's a struggle not just to make art but to exist, which is itself an art. And to that goal, the cast members, led by the astonishing Bardem, allow themselves to be devoured by the roles they are playing.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
23 Feb 2001
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Clearly this is Bardem's show. And Bardem walks away with it.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar 2001
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In uniting to honor Arenas, Bardem and Schnabel create something extraordinary.