The movie "Plantadas," a tribute to political prisoners victimized by the Cuban regime, is now available on the Hispanic streaming platform VIX. It can be accessed from Cuba using a Virtual Private Network, or VPN.
Activist Yamila Maceo announced on Facebook this Wednesday: "'Plantadas' is now on VIX. My people in Cuba, download a VPN and I'll share the movie link with you."
Among the comments, the dissident posted the direct link to the film, giving Cubans the opportunity to access a visual material that exposes the crimes committed by the dictatorship. This is particularly significant given the regime's strict censorship.
The movie, directed by Lilo Vilaplana, follows three women fighting to restore and stabilize democracy in Cuba, only to be betrayed by their revolutionary leader, according to VIX. The streaming platform notes that they "must survive in a prison where their rights are violated without respect for their condition as women," reflecting the ongoing reality in Cuban prisons.
"Plantadas," filmed in 2022, features performances by Alina Robert, Claudia Toma, Rachel Vallori, Yuliet Cruz, Ariel Texidó, Daniel Romero, Luis Manuel Álvarez, Lily Rentería, Larisa Vega, Amarilys Núñez, Juanita Baró, Vivian Ruiz, and Frank Egusquiza.
The screenplay was written by Ángel Santiesteban, Ninoska Pérez, and Vilaplana himself, who co-directed the film with his son Camilo.
During the film's premiere at the XL Miami International Film Festival last year, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo declared, "Anyone who watches this movie and is Cuban and it doesn't affect them is a human being without a heart or a conscience. Seeing the suffering of these ladies, and thousands like them, affected me deeply. These women have more courage than the vast majority of men in the world."
Accessing "Plantadas" in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions about accessing and watching "Plantadas" in Cuba using a VPN.
How can Cubans access "Plantadas" on VIX?
Cubans can access "Plantadas" on VIX by downloading and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to bypass regional restrictions.
What is the significance of "Plantadas" being available in Cuba?
The availability of "Plantadas" in Cuba is significant because it allows Cubans to view a film that criticizes and exposes the crimes of the Cuban dictatorship, despite the regime's strict censorship.
Who directed "Plantadas" and who are the main actors?
"Plantadas" was directed by Lilo Vilaplana and co-directed by his son Camilo. The film stars Alina Robert, Claudia Toma, Rachel Vallori, Yuliet Cruz, and several other notable actors.