Memories of Underdevelopment
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- Director
- Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
- Language
- Spanish
- Released
- 1968-08-19
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
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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?
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