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) - Director · WriterBlack (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) - Director · WriterDéchaînements charnels - DirectorEverything Is Still Possible (2011) - Director · WriterLe Mystère Joséphine (2009) - DirectorJeu de dames (1973) - Director · Writer · ProducerThe Legend (2012) - DirectorPani pwoblem (2012) - Director · WriterLes Stabiles (1969) - Director