Hailed as one of - if not the most - sophisticated film ever to come out of Cuba in the early days of Castro's revolution Memories Of Underdevelopment is visionary Cuban director Toms Gutirrez Alea's tour de force. Memories Of Underdevelopment follows Sergio (Sergio Corrieri - Soy Cuba) through his life following the departure of his wife parents and friends in the wake of the 'Bay of Pigs' incident. Alone in a brave new world Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion whilst chasing young women around Havana - before finally meeting Elena (Daisy Granados)... a young virgin he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife... but at what cost to himself? Even though director Toms Gutirrez Alea was a staunch and devoted supporter of the revolution 'Memories of Underdevelopment' makes a raw and uncompromising analysis of the newly formed system of government. Through a moving blend of narrative fiction still photography and rare documentary footage Alea catalogues the intricacies of the early days of the Castro regime; producing a stirring and enigmatic work that feeds from the culture of the very subject it is studying; Cuba. [show more]
We will publish your review of Memories of Underdevelopment on DVD within a few days as long as it meets our guidelines.
None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.
Film drama set in the post-revolution Cuba of the 1960s. Content to stay behind after his wife and family leave for the US following the Bay of Pigs invasion, Sergio (Sergio Correri) resumes his life, sceptical of the claims made by the government for Cuba's future. Fascinated by women, he soon hooks up with Elena (Daisy Granados), whose youth transfixes him for a period, until he decides to move on to his next conquest. After being dragged through the courts by Elena's family, who accuse him of rape, Sergio finally wins his freedom. Now in a more reflective mood after his ordeal, he considers what implications the emerging Cuban missile crisis will have for both himself and the island's future.
This site uses cookies.
More details in our privacy policy
