The Padilla Affair
Jun 02, 2023 · 1h 18m
Director
Pavel GiroudOverview
Havana, spring 1971: The poet Heberto Padilla has just been set free and appears before the Cuban Writers' Union where he pronounces a statement of "heartfelt self-criticism", declares himself to be a counterrevolutionary agent and throws accusations of complicity at many of his colleagues present at the event, among them, his wife. A month previously, his arrest under the accusation of endangering the security of the Cuban state had mobilised prominent intellectuals all over the world, who wrote a letter to Fidel Castro calling for the release of the poet, whose only sin had been to dissent through his poetic work. The writer's mea culpa, the recording of which is shown for the first time to the public, marks the narrative line of a story including the testimonies of Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa, Jean-Paul Sartre, Jorge Edwards and Fidel Castro.
Cast of The Padilla Affair
Crew of The Padilla Affair
About The Padilla Affair
What is The Padilla Affair about?
Havana, spring 1971: The poet Heberto Padilla has just been set free and appears before the Cuban Writers' Union where he pronounces a statement of "heartfelt self-criticism", declares himself to be a counterrevolutionary agent and throws accusations of complicity at many of his colleagues present at the event, among them, his wife. A month previously, his arrest under the accusation of…
When was The Padilla Affair released?
The Padilla Affair was released on June 2, 2023.
Where can I watch The Padilla Affair?
The Padilla Affair is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Padilla Affair?
The Padilla Affair runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who directed The Padilla Affair?
The Padilla Affair was directed by Pavel Giroud.
Who is in the cast of The Padilla Affair?
The cast of The Padilla Affair includes Heberto Padilla (Self (archive footage)), Fidel Castro (Self (archive footage)), Gabriel García Márquez (Self (archive footage)), Julio Cortázar (Self (archive footage)) and Mario Vargas Llosa (Self (archive footage)).
Is The Padilla Affair on Netflix?
No, The Padilla Affair is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.