Bitter Sugar (1998)

6.8/10 90 min History Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Jean-Michel Martial

Ignace

Robert Liensol

L'avocat

Marc Michel

Nolivos

Anne-Marie Philipe

La procureur

Gabriel Gascon

Le président

Maka Kotto

Privat Danglemont

Eric Vu-An

Chevalier St-Georges

Marie Verdi

Marie

Guy-Pierre Mineur

Pélage

Xavier Letourneur

Victor Hugues

José Jernidier

1er serviteur / caporal

Joël Jernidier

Codou

Géraldine Asselin

La métisse

Renaud Roussel

Capitaine Rougier

Lydie Denier

Impératrice Joséphine

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