Before Night Falls (2000) Rating: Starring: Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp, Andrea Di Stefano, Olivier Martinez, Michael Wincott Director: Julian Schnabel Category: Independent, Drama Studio: New Line Home Video Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Length: 133 mins Want to buy?           "The Best Film Of 2000" -Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times One of the most universally acclaimed films of the year, Before Night Falls appeared on over 75 "Ten Best" lists and features Academy AwardŽ nominee Javier Bardem in a "mesmerizing and inspired performance!" (Rex Reed, The New York Observer) Julian Schnabel (Basquiat) directs this incredible journey through the life and work of the late Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas. Victimized by a government that banned his books and jailed him for a crime he didn't commit, Reinaldo endured unspeakable persecution in a courageous stand against censorship and oppression. Without a country but not without integrity, he fled to America where he continued to fight for personal expression and produced a stirring body of work. Featuring a dual performance by Johnny Depp, Before Night Falls is a tribute to the liberating power of art… and one man's undying passion for life.               Critic's Reviews Edward Guthmann San Francisco Chronicle Read Review James Berardinelli Reelviews Read Review