The Padilla Affair
El caso Padilla
“"Neither a martyr nor a traitor"”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavel Giroud
- Screenplay & Story
- Pavel Giroud
- Original Score
- Pablo Cervantes
- Original Title
- El caso Padilla
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Giroud
Pavel Giroud
Pablo Cervantes
Pavel Giroud
Lía Rodríguez
Department Leadership Roster
Pavel Giroud
Director
Pavel Giroud
Editor
Pavel Giroud
Writer
Lía Rodríguez
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Padilla Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed The Padilla Affair?
The Padilla Affair was directed by Pavel Giroud.
Who stars in The Padilla Affair?
The principal cast of The Padilla Affair includes Heberto Padilla, Fidel Castro, Gabriel García Márquez, Julio Cortázar, Mario Vargas Llosa.
When was The Padilla Affair released and how long is it?
The Padilla Affair was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Padilla Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Padilla Affair was composed by Pablo Cervantes.