Memories of Underdevelopment

– In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife a..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1968
Original Name:
Memorias del subdesarrollo
Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) - Also known as Memorias del subdesarrollo

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?

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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 May 1973

Language:

Spanish, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Writer:

Edmundo Desnoes (novel), Edmundo Desnoes (screenplay), Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Main Actors:

Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Plot:

Sergio (Sergio Corrieri), through his life following the departure of his wife, parents and friends in the wake of the Bay of Pigs incident. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana before finally meeting Elena (Daisy Granados), a young virgin girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Tricontinental Film Center

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%