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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)
Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Drama · 1h 39m
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?
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Writer
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Novel
- Edmundo Desnoes
- Director of Photography
- Ramón F. Suárez
- Editor
- Nelson Rodríguez
- Producer
- Miguel Mendoza
Details
- Original title
- Memorias del subdesarrollo
- Release date
- 1968-08-19
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- ES
- Spoken languages
- Spanish, English
- Countries
- Cuba
- Production
- ICAIC, Cuban State Film
- Box office
- $33,103
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