Directing

Christian Lara

Born August 24, 1939 · Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe (age 87)

Christian Lara was born in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe and is known as the “Father of West Indian Cinema.” Formerly a journalist (based in France) he has directed over twenty films since 1971, including Coco-La-Fleur, candidat (1978), Bitter Sugar (1998), 1802 freedom now (2004) and Lost Heritage (2009).

Known For

Une glace avec deux boules...Une glace avec deux boules... · 1982
Une glace avec deux boules...
★ 3.71982
MovieComedyDrama
A film about a pair of sisters, whose parents are divorcing after their father leaves their mother for a younger woman, and who plot together to try to repair their fractured family.
Le Rat Débile et Le Rat MéchantLe Rat Débile et Le Rat Méchant · 2004
Le Rat Débile et Le Rat Méchant
★ 7.02004
MovieComedy
On the verge of arrest, a corrupt congressman takes refuge in his cousin’s house, the home of a boorish yet life-loving peasant. Swapping a luxury mansion for a hovel, a veritable pigsty, this refined and educated gentleman finds it hard to adapt to such a crude way of life. To make matters worse, a DJ with a trailer parked nearby is planning to throw a rave out in the middle of nowhere. The disgraced politician is waiting for his accomplices, who are supposed to take him to an airport so he can flee to South America. But nothing goes according to plan, and he ends up stranded with his vulgar relative in the back of beyond.
MamitoMamito · 1980
Mamito
★ 7.01980
Movie
1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe · 2006
1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe
★ 6.72006
Movie
Vivre libre ou mourirVivre libre ou mourir · 1980
Vivre libre ou mourir
★ 10.01980
Movie
The LegendThe Legend · 2012
The Legend
2012
MovieRomance
Benedicte, a woman in search of absolute love, arrives in Polynesia, when a mysterious sailboat appears in the lagoon. Is it chance, coincidence or destiny?
Bitter SugarBitter Sugar · 1998
Bitter Sugar
★ 6.81998
MovieHistoryDrama
Sucre Amer tells the story of a unique court case in which an event from the past is judged by a court of history. Major figures from history are brought together in the present to re-examine the "Ignace case", about a legendary figure in the history of Guadeloupe who fought against the armies of Napoleon Bonaparte to preserve his freedom. A hero despite himself, Ignace's life and struggle were subsequently consigned to oblivion by his enemies. His treatment has left a bittersweet taste in the mouths of the people of Guadeloupe.
Adieu foulardsAdieu foulards · 1983
Adieu foulards
★ 10.01983
Movie

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