Animated video "La Piedra Maldita" about Fidel Castro goes viral on social media



An animated video, "La Piedra Maldita," humorously critiques Fidel Castro's legacy and goes viral on social media, highlighting Cuban discontent through the use of artificial intelligence and political satire.

"The Cursed Stone"Photo © Facebook Otrocubanomas

An animated video titled “The Cursed Stone” has gone viral on Facebook after being shared by the profile Otrocubanomas, which introduced it as a “new release on Netflix.”

The short film, infused with dark humor and political critique, recreates a fictional story centered around the stone where the remains of dictator Fidel Castro lie in the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.

The clip, shared with hashtags such as #CubaFailedState, #DiazCanelSingao, and #HomelandAndLife, has sparked a wave of comments among users, who celebrate it as an intelligent satire of the Cuban regime.

It has a modern visual style that stands out for its use of artificial intelligence. The animation blends sarcasm and social critique, reflecting the discontent of many Cubans both on the island and abroad.

In just a few hours, "La Piedra Maldita" has become a trend among the Cuban community on social media.

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