Memories of Overdevelopment

2011Movie1 h 53 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, intricate drama movie about the mind and society, with standout editing and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Exiled from the world

An intellectual leaves the Cuban revolution and 'underdevelopment' behind only to find himself at odds with the ambiguities of his new life in the 'developed' world. A portrait of alienation, of an outsider with no clear-cut politics or ideology. A stranger in a strange land struggling with old age, sexual desire and ultimately the impossibility for the individual to belong in any society. The film's narrative is a collage of flashbacks, daydreams, and hallucinations comprising live-action, animation, and newsreel footage assembled to suggest the way personal memory works, subjectively and emotionally.

Feels like

  • Existentialist Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Mixed-Media Artistry
  • Alienation & Identity
  • Political Disillusionment
  • Memory & Perception
  • Philosophical Inquiry
  • Cuban Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Miguel Coyula
Produced by
David Leitner

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Facts

November 26, 2011 · 1 h 53 min · Sexual Content

Released
November 26, 2011
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English, French, Japanese
Made in
Cuba, United States
Budget
$30,000

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4 questions, like "Is Memories of Overdevelopment worth watching?"

Questions about Memories of Overdevelopment

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Is Memories of Overdevelopment worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

Can I half-watch Memories of Overdevelopment?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.

Is Memories of Overdevelopment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Memories of Overdevelopment in English?

SpanishEnglishFrenchJapanese

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English, French, and Japanese.