Memories of Underdevelopment [Memorias del subdesarrollo]
- Release Year
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed By
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
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 virgin girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
