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Memories of Underdevelopment
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?
1968 · Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea · 99 min · Drama · 10 frames
Crew
- Written by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Cinematography: Ramón F. Suárez
- Edited by: Nelson Rodríguez
- Production design: Julio Matilla
- Produced by: Miguel Mendoza
Cast
- Sergio Corrieri as Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
- Daisy Granados as Elena
- Eslinda Núñez as Noemi
- Omar Valdés as Pablo
- René de la Cruz as Elena's brother
- Yolanda Farr
- Ofelia González
- Jose Gil Abad
- Daniel Jordan
- Luis López
Production
- Country: Cuba
- Language: Spanish, English
- Studios: ICAIC, Cuban State Film
- Box office: $33,103
- Themes: cuba
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