Edmundo Desnoes

The remarkable Cuban literary icon, renowned for his captivating and unforgettable novel, "Memorias del Subdesarrollo", which debuted in 1968 and has since been fondly referred to as "Memories of Underdevelopment", a magnum opus that has been expertly translated into a pioneering and impactful Latin-American film by the esteemed and accomplished director, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, whose exceptional skill and artistry have elevated the cinematic adaptation to new heights, cementing its status as a landmark in the world of film and literature.