Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

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?

Released

1968-08-19

Genres

Drama

Runtime

99 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

TMDB rating

7.2/10 from 97 votes