Edmundo Desnoes

Titón: From Havana to Guantanamera, 1928-1996

A look at the life and work of Cuban filmmaker Tomas Gutierrez Alea.

Memories of Underdevelopment

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?