Bitter Sugar
Originally released in 1998. Bitter Sugar is a history/drama film. directed by Christian Lara.
Starring Jean-Michel Martial, Robert Liensol, and Marc Michel
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
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 "...
Who directed Bitter Sugar?
Bitter Sugar was directed by Christian Lara.
How long is Bitter Sugar?
Bitter Sugar has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Bitter Sugar released?
Bitter Sugar was released on January 2, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bitter Sugar?
The main cast of Bitter Sugar includes Jean-Michel Martial, Robert Liensol, Marc Michel, Anne-Marie Philipe, Gabriel Gascon.