Memorias del subdesarrollo (1968)

Title: Memories of Underdevelopment

Original Title: Memorias del subdesarrollo

Release Date: 1968-08-19

Status: Released

Rating: 7.209/10 (from 86 votes)

Language: ES

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: ICAIC, Cuban State Film

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?