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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)
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Memories of Underdevelopment (1968)
Original name: Memorias del subdesarrollo
Genre: Drama
Country: Cuba
Duration: 97 min.
Story: 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?
Style: political, inspirational, thought provoking, social, art house, mondo, atmospheric, serious, realistic, suspenseful ...
Plot: revolution, politics, missile, cuban missile crisis, loneliness, swing, dictator, anarchist, crisis, society, cuban revolution, dictatorship, existentialism, latinos, international relations, fidel castro, conspiracy, rebellion, satire, rebelliousness, political corruption, dishonesty, state affairs, prostitute, striptease ...
Time: year 1968, 60s, 1960s
Place: cuba, latin america, havana cuba
Keyword: cuban

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I Am Cuba (1964)
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Country: Cuba, Soviet Union
Duration: 141 min.
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