Press Release

Plantados has moved to the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico, where the second stage of production was carried out, specifically in one of the most historic places on the island, the Castillo de San Cristobal. This place has wide exterior plans where the image can be recreated in a great way and it is a location that brings total veracity to the film. “I thank the political prisoners who have...Read More

Lilo Vilaplana, the film’s director, says that his goal is to turn this project into a historical document that represents a legacy that will be left to two generations. The film is expected to be released in mid-2020. Source: www.univision.comRead More

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be...Read More

He is starring in a film about the plantados, which is the name given to Cuban political prisoners who reject the authority of their jailers. BY CORTESÍA In recent years Gilberto Reyes has stood out more as a presenter, but he returns to acting with a resounding project: the film Plantados, directed by the prestigious Lilo Vilaplana. The film tells the story of Cuban political prisoners who rebelled against their jailers, which...Read More

The feature film Plantados, dedicated to the political prisoners’ heroism who never accepted “rehabilitation” programs in Cuban prisons, will be released in March 2020, according to the announcement of its director Lilo Vilaplana. In exclusive interview with CIberCuba, Vilaplana –who wrote the script together with writer Ángel Santiesteban– said he was highly satisfied with the acting level, which he considers “well balanced”, and which is part of a shooting that...Read More