Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea · 99 min · Letterboxd ↗

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?

Memories of Underdevelopment screens once in London: ICA, Tuesday 6 October at 16:00.