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Memories of Underdevelopment
CUBA · 1968

Memories of Underdevelopment

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
post-revolutionary Cuba isolation and alienation sexual objectification class conflict political displacement
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Synopsis

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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