Memories of Underdevelopment
In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
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Memories of Underdevelopment
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 19, 1968
Runtime
1h 39m
Genres
Drama
User Score
74%
Original Title
Memorias del subdesarrollo
Production Companies
ICAIC, Cuban State Film
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Revenue
$33,103
Description
In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
