Sugarcane Shadows
Lonbraz Kann
Synopsis
It is the end of an era. Marco, Bissoon and their friends have spent their lives working for a sugar factory that is due to close. Sugarcane is no longer profitable so it will soon be replaced by luxurious villas, golf courses and playgrounds for rich tourists, making this area forbidden for the working class. As their world seems to fall apart around them, some struggle to find their places in their strange new surroundings, while others decide to leave the country. For Bissoon, the closing of the factory brings frustration, emptiness and neo-colonial malaise. Meanwhile Marco gets intrigued by Devi, the wife of the authoritarian man overseeing the demolition of the factory. Continuing his work of putting Mauritius on the cinematic map, David Constantin tells a story of a move from tradition to modernity. In doing so, he offers a view behind the postcard façade of paradise, portraying the world less picture perfect than you might think.
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- Director
- David Constantin
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabrina Compeyron, David Constantin
- Original Title
- Lonbraz Kann
- Country of Origin
- Mauritius
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Atopic films, Caméléon Production, Lithops Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Constantin
Sabrina Compeyron, David Constantin
Sabine Lancelin
Department Leadership Roster
David Constantin
Director
Sabrina Compeyron
Writer
David Constantin
Writer
Sabine Lancelin
Director of Photography
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What is Sugarcane Shadows about?
It is the end of an era. Marco, Bissoon and their friends have spent their lives working for a sugar factory that is due to close. Sugarcane is no longer profitable so it will soon be replaced by luxurious villas, golf courses and playgrounds for rich tourists, making this area forbidden for the working class. As their world seems to fall apart around them, some struggle to find their places in their strange new surroundings, while others decide to leave the country. For Bissoon, the closing of the factory brings frustration, emptiness and neo-colonial malaise. Meanwhile Marco gets intrigued by Devi, the wife of the authoritarian man overseeing the demolition of the factory. Continuing his work of putting Mauritius on the cinematic map, David Constantin tells a story of a move from tradition to modernity. In doing so, he offers a view behind the postcard façade of paradise, portraying the world less picture perfect than you might think.
Who directed Sugarcane Shadows?
Sugarcane Shadows was directed by David Constantin.
Who stars in Sugarcane Shadows?
The principal cast of Sugarcane Shadows includes Raj Bumma Put, David Bhowaneedin, Nalini Aubeeluck, Jean-Claude Catheya, Jérôme Boulle.
When was Sugarcane Shadows released and how long is it?
Sugarcane Shadows was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.