Memories of Underdevelopment

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 girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?

Screenplay

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Director

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Novela

Edmundo Desnoes

Status

Released

Release date

19/08/1968

Original language

Spanish

Box office

US$ 0 M