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).

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

2010Nominee

Best Director

Lost Heritage

1980Nominee

Best Director

Mamito

2004Nominee

Best Picture

Le Rat Débile et Le Rat Méchant

Career Highlights

1983Highlight

Best Director

Adieu foulards

2011Highlight

Best Director

Everything Is Still Possible