Bitter Sugar
Sucre amer
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Jean-Michel Martial
Ignace
Robert Liensol
L'avocat
Marc Michel
Nolivos
Anne-Marie Philipe
La procureur
Gabriel Gascon
Le président
Maka Kotto
Privat Danglemont
Philippe Le Mercier
Richepance
Luc Saint-Eloy
Delgrès
Eric Vu-An
Chevalier St-Georges
Marie Verdi
Marie
Guy-Pierre Mineur
Pélage
Xavier Letourneur
Victor Hugues
Marvin Sither
André Romain
José Jernidier
1er serviteur / caporal
Joël Jernidier
Codou
Eugénie Louis-Joseph
Marthe Rose
Géraldine Asselin
La métisse
Isabelle Valmar
Femme d'Ignace
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Lara
- Original Score
- Jean-Claude Petit
- Original Title
- Sucre amer
- Country of Origin
- France, Guadaloupe
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Lara
Christian Lara
Jean-Claude Petit
Catherine Trouillet
Christian Lara, Jacques Dorfmann, Gérard Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Lara
Writer
Christian Lara
Producer
Catherine Trouillet
Editor
Jacques Dorfmann
Producer
Christian Lara
Director
Gérard Martin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Sugar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Sugar about?
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.
Who directed Bitter Sugar?
Bitter Sugar was directed by Christian Lara.
Who stars in Bitter Sugar?
The principal cast of Bitter Sugar includes Jean-Michel Martial, Robert Liensol, Marc Michel, Anne-Marie Philipe, Gabriel Gascon.
When was Bitter Sugar released and how long is it?
Bitter Sugar was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Sugar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Sugar was composed by Jean-Claude Petit.