Before Night Falls 2000
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SplatSpanning 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Reinaldo Arenas
as Lazaro Gomez Carilles
as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
as Pepe Malas
as Tomas Diego
as Juan Abreu
as Virgilio Pinera
as Jorge Camacho
as Margarita Camacho
as Herberto Zorilla Ochoa
Director:
Writer:
Cunningham O'Keefe, Lázaro Gómez Carriles, Julian Schnabel, Reinaldo Arenas
Stars:
Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Santiago Magill, John Ortiz, Héctor Babenco, Francisco Gattorno, Marisol Padilla Sánchez, Michael Wincott,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2000 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
134 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Before Night Falls
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Reinaldo Arenas
as Lazaro Gomez Carilles
as Bon Bon / Lieutenant Victor
as Pepe Malas
as Tomas Diego
as Juan Abreu
as Virgilio Pinera
as Jorge Camacho
as Margarita Camacho
as Herberto Zorilla Ochoa
as Cuco Sanchez
as Fina Zorilla Ochoa
as Carlos
as Blanca Romero
as Professor
as Armando García
as Recruit Driver
as Nicolas Abreu
as Jose Abreu
as Reinaldo's Mother
as Pedro the Bus Driver
as Young Reinaldo
as Reinaldo's Grandmother
as Reinaldo's Father
as Teacher
as Smallest School Child
as Smallest School Child
as Teenage Reinaldo
as Reinaldo's Grandfather
as Lolin
as Translator
as Pretty Blonde Student
as María Teresa Freye de Andrade
as Woman in Car #1
as Woman in Car #2
as Faustino
as Girl With Keys
as Landlady
as Woman - UNEAC
as Nightclub Singer
as Valeria
as Jose Lezama Lima
as Maria Luisa Lima
as Blonde on the Beach
as Royal Gay
as French Tourist
as Santería Dancer
as Violent Soldier
as Prosecutor
as Kid with Kite
as Policeman on Beach
as State Security on Beach
as Teenager #1
as Teenager #2
as Stranger in Lenin Park
as State Security in Lenin Park
as Young Man with Bird
as Antonio
as Hungry Inmate
as Gay Inmate
as Singing Prisoner
as Guard at El Morro
as Dancer in the Convent
as Zulema
as Blanca's Teenage Daughter
as Dwarf
as Immigration Officer
as Man at Mariel Harbor
as Officer at Mariel Harbor
as Mr. Greenberg
as Mrs. Greenberg
as Death
as Orderly
as Taxi Driver
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