Memories of Underdevelopment
Watch TrailerIn 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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| Original Title | Memorias del subdesarrollo |
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | Cuba |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Tomás Gutiérrez Alea |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (90 votes) |
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"Воспоминания об отсталости" (1968) tells its story without decoration: humanity here is weakness and strength at once.
If you want cinema that leaves a mark — not entertains, but reaches — this is it.
For viewers for whom it matters that something stays after the credits.
Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
— MovieFinder Editorial
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