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Christian Lara

Christian Lara

DirectorWriter Aug 24 (age 86) Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe 1969–2024 (55 year career)
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Biography

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

Bitter Sugar
Film

Bitter Sugar

Writer
Black
Film

Black

Director
1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe
Film

1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe

Director
Coco-the-Flower, Candidate
Film

Coco-the-Flower, Candidate

Writer
Une glace avec deux boules...
Film

Une glace avec deux boules...

Adaptation
L'Homme au bâton, une légende créole
Film

L'Homme au bâton, une légende créole

Director
The Adulteress
Film

The Adulteress

Director
Yafa, Forgiveness
Film

Yafa, Forgiveness

Director

Filmography