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.
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Jean-Michel Martial
Ignace
Known for
Cyrano, My Love
Tresor
Robert Liensol
L'avocat
Known for
Kirikou and the Sorceress
Target
Jacques Dorfmann
Also in
Na !
Christian Lara
Marc Michel
Nolivos
Known for
Lola
Le Trou
Anne-Marie Philipe
La procureur
Known for
Hell
Surviving with Wolves
Gérard Martin
Gabriel Gascon
Le président
Known for
Nuremberg
Richard Sadler
Maka Kotto
Privat Danglemont
Known for
Marche à l'ombre
Philippe Le Mercier
Richepance
Also in
Trouble at Timpetill
The Last Mitterrand
Luc Saint-Eloy
Delgrès
Also in
1802: The Epopee Inhabitant of Guadeloupe
L'Homme au bâton, une légende créole
Christian Lara Director · Catherine Trouillet Editor
Worldwide gross $4.3K · First release January 2, 1998 · Produced in France, Guadeloupe
Box office
Worldwide gross
$4,311
Production
France · Guadeloupe
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Languages
Original title
Sucre amer
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Canada · January 2, 1998
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No release date listed for United States.
France
May 29, 2002
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