Memories of Underdevelopment
Memorias del subdesarrollo
Cuba • 1968
Director
#943Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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?
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorTomás Gutiérrez Alea
WriterTomás Gutiérrez Alea
CinematographerRamón F. Suárez
ComposerLeo Brouwer
EditorNelson Rodríguez
ProducerMiguel Mendoza
Cast
Sergio Corrierias Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
Daisy Granadosas Elena
Eslinda Núñezas Noemi
Omar Valdésas Pablo
