Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)

Name: Memories of Underdevelopment
Released: 1968

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?

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Memories of Underdevelopment

Strawberry & Chocolate (1993) — Same subject: cuba
I Am Cuba (1964) — Sergio Corrieri appears in both
Fitzcarraldo (1982) — Same feel: reflective, complex
El Topo (1970)
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006)
El Sur (1983)