Principal cast
Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés and René de la Cruz
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Memories of Underdevelopment
About the film
Memories of Underdevelopment at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1968 film at stop 247 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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?
Key craft credits
Ramón F. Suárez (director of photography), Nelson Rodríguez (editor) and Julio Matilla (production design)
- Director
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Release
- 1968-08-19
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Genres
- Drama
- Country
- Spain
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
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