2026 Sarasota Film Festival
Before Night Falls
Julian Schnabel's acclaimed 2000 film traces persecuted Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas (played by Javier Bardem, in his breakthrough performance), who was jailed and silenced under Castro's regime. Fleeing to America, he defiantly champions free expression, transforming exile and suffering into a powerful literary legacy against censorship and oppression.
Directed by Julian Schnabel
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Ends 8:30 PM EDT
Sarasota Art Museum
About This Event
Director Julian Schnabel in attendance
About the Film
Julian Schnabel's acclaimed 2000 film traces persecuted Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas (played by Javier Bardem, in his breakthrough performance), who was jailed and silenced under Castro's regime. Fleeing to America, he defiantly champions free expression, transforming exile and suffering into a powerful literary legacy against censorship and oppression.
Cast
Javier Bardem, Olivier Martinez, Johnny Depp
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