Memories of Underdevelopment
Drama
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 virgin girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?
VIBE
A cool, detached gaze on a man adrift in revolutionary Havana. It's a cerebral, often uncomfortable, exploration of intellectual isolation and the search for meaning amidst political upheaval. The film feels like a philosophical essay brought to life.
alienatedintellectualmelancholiccynicalslow-burnarthousepolitical cinemacharacter studydocumentary-esqueidentitydisillusionmentmodernitysolitude
cuba
