Christian Lara
Directing · Director · Screenplay · Writer
Born Aug 24, 1939 · Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
Active 1969–present · Awards: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
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…
Filmography
Adieu foulards (1983) — DirectorVivre libre ou mourir (1980) — DirectorUne sacrée chabine (1993) — DirectorCoco-the-Flower, Candidate (1979) — Writer · DirectorBlack (1987) — Director · WriterCracking Up (2004) — DirectorChap'la (1980) — Director · WriterBitter Sugar (1998) — Writer · Producer · Director1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe (2006) — DirectorUn amour de sable (1977) — DirectorMamito (1980) — DirectorLe Rat Débile et Le Rat Méchant (2004) — Associate ProducerL'Homme au bâton, une légende créole (2024) — DirectorThe Adulteress (1973) — DirectorUne glace avec deux boules... (1982) — Director · Screenplay · Adaptation · DialogueLost Heritage (2010) — DirectorSummer in Provence (2013) — Writer · DirectorDéchaînements charnels — DirectorEverything Is Still Possible (2011) — Writer · DirectorLe Mystère Joséphine (2009) — DirectorJeu de dames (1973) — Director · Writer · ProducerThe Legend (2012) — DirectorPani pwoblem (2012) — Director · WriterLes Stabiles (1969) — Director