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1968·12

Memories of Underdevelopment

Drama1h 39m

🍅96%

🍅

96%

Tomatometer

🍿

83%

Popcornmeter

7.2

TMDB

Storyline

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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Details

DirectorTomás Gutiérrez Alea

ReleasedAug 19, 1968

StatusReleased

Original languageSpanish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$33.1K

Parental guide12NL

Studios

ICAICCuban State Film

Cast

Sergio Corrieri

Sergio Corrieri

Sergio Carmona Mendoyo

Daisy Granados

Daisy Granados

Elena

Eslinda Núñez

Eslinda Núñez

Noemi

Omar Valdés

Omar Valdés

Pablo

René de la Cruz

René de la Cruz

Elena's brother

Yolanda Farr

Yolanda Farr

Ofelia González

Ofelia González

Jose Gil Abad

Daniel Jordan

Luis López

Rafael Sosa

Eduardo Casado Revuelta

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

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Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

P

Penelope Gilliatt

RTThe New YorkerJan 23, 2024

The film has the lightness of a bird coasting, and a humorous gravity that makes it a piece of work without burden, extending much charity to the stoic hero’s hidden.

D

Don Allen

RTSight & SoundMar 18, 2020

Brilliant [contrasts].

B

Bilge Ebiri

RTVillage VoiceJan 16, 2018

Alternating between immediacy and reflection, fantasy and honesty, lyricism and horror, Memories of Underdevelopment feels like it's being created before our very eyes.

P

Pedro Gallego

RTEspinofOct 5, 2026

It is a film with a clear political conscience, but also capable of delving into complex issues, becoming essential for a different way of understanding cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

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Information

Title

Memories of Underdevelopment

Released

Aug 19, 1968

Rated

12

Region of Origin

Cuba

Original Audio

Spanish

Runtime

1h 39m

Status

Released

Studios

ICAIC, Cuban State Film

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