Christian Lara

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1939-08-24 (85 years old)

Place of Birth Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Christian Lara

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

Director

2020
Yafa, Forgiveness

as Director

2013
Summer in Provence

as Director

2012
The Legend

as Director

2012
Pani pwoblem

as Director

2010
Lost Heritage

as Director

2009
2004
Cracking Up

as Director

1998
Bitter Sugar

as Director

1993
1987
Black

as Director

1983
Adieu foulards

as Director

1980
1980
Chap'la

as Director

1980
Mamito

as Director

1978
Jeux de minettes

as Director

1977
Un amour de sable

as Director

1976
Corps brûlants

as Director

1973
Jeu de dames

as Director

1973
The Adulteress

as Director

1969
Les Stabiles

as Director

Writer

2013
2012
Pani pwoblem

as Writer

1998
Bitter Sugar

as Writer

1987
Black

as Writer

1980
Chap'la

as Writer

1973
Jeu de dames

as Writer

Producer

1998
Bitter Sugar

as Producer

1973
Jeu de dames

as Producer