Memories of Underdevelopment

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

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  • Mon 20.01.2025 19:00

Part of Cinema of the Global South | Carte Blanche

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?

Year

1968

Duration

97 MIN

Language

English, Spanish

Screening format

DCP

Subtitles

Subtitled to Arabic and English

Rating

Writers

Edmundo Desnoes, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Countries

Cuba

Genre

Drama

Cast

Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez

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