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'Seres extravagantes'
(Odd People Out) . .

This film is an episodic look at the life of Cuban poet and novelist, Reinaldo Arenas (1943-1990), from his childhood in Oriente, province in Cuba to his death in New York City. As a young teen he joins Castro's rebels convinced of the merits of the revolution. By 1964, he is in Havana. He meets the wealthy Pepe, an early lover; a love-hate relationship between them lasts for years.

As the reality of the consequences of the revolution become evident his support for the revolution disappears. His openly gay behavior is a way to spite the government. His writing and homosexuality get him into trouble and he spends two years in prison, writing letters for other inmates and smuggling out a novel. He befriends Lázaro Gomes Garriles, with whom he lives stateless and in poverty in Manhattan after leaving Cuba in the Mariel boat-lift. When asked why he writes, he cheerfully replies, "Revenge."

Film Information: 'Before Night Falls'

Web: Cast, Bios and Additional Information at IMDb
Director: Julian Schnabel
Writers: Reynaldo Arenas (memoir), Cunningham O'Keffe (screenplay)
Credits: Full Cast, Crew & Credits
Runtime: 133 min
Genre: Biography | Drama
Awards: Nominated for Oscar. Another 11 wins & 15 nominations
Spoken Languages: Spanish, English, Russian, French
Subtitled in: English

'Seres extravagantes (Odd People Out) . .



I am that angry and lonely child of always
that throw you the insult of that angry child of always
and warns you:
if hypocritically you pat me on the head
I would take that opportunity to steal you r wallet

I am that child of always
before the panorama of imminent terror,
imminent leprosy, imminent fleas,
of offenses and the imminent crime.

I am that repulsive child that improvises a bed
out of an old cardboard box and waits,
certain that you will accompany me.

~Reinaldo Arenas