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Bitter Sugar (1998)

Bitter Sugar (1998)

Drama History
Release Date: 1998, January 2
Directors: Christian Lara
Countries: France, Guadaloupe
Cast: Pierre Chagnon, Marc Michel, France Castel, Fayolle Jean, Géraldine Asselin, Maka Kotto, Renaud Roussel, Jean-Michel Martial, Lydie Denier, Jean Pommier, Xavier Letourneur, Gabriel Gascon

Overview:

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.