Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

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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?

Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Screenplay

Music: Leo Brouwer
Cinematography: Ramón F. Suárez
Editing: Nelson Rodríguez
Production: ICAIC, Cuban State Film
Country: Cuba
Language: English, Español
Box Office: $33,103
Original Language: es

Keywords

cuba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memories of Underdevelopment about?
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?
Who directed Memories of Underdevelopment?
Memories of Underdevelopment was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Who stars in Memories of Underdevelopment?
Memories of Underdevelopment stars Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés, René de la Cruz, Yolanda Farr.
How long is Memories of Underdevelopment?
Memories of Underdevelopment has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Memories of Underdevelopment?
Memories of Underdevelopment is a Drama film.
How much did Memories of Underdevelopment gross?
Memories of Underdevelopment grossed $33,103 worldwide.
Where was Memories of Underdevelopment produced?
Memories of Underdevelopment was produced in Cuba.