The Padilla Affair (El caso Padilla)

In 1971, poet Heberto Padilla is jailed by the revolutionary government in Cuba. A public self-blame show is staged, during which he declares himself a counterrevolutionary agent and accuses many friends, including his wife, as such.

For the first time, the film of Padilla’s self-criticism is available to the public. This startling documentary opens a window into the past and offers insights into Cuba’s current crisis.