Sugar Cane Alley (1983)
Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 21, 1983
Cast
- Garry Cadenat - Jose
- Darling Légitimus - M'Man Tine
- Douta Seck - Medouze
- Joby Barnabé - Monsieur Saint-Louis
- Francisco Charles - Le Géreur
- Marie-Ange Farot - Madame Saint Louis
- Marie-Jo Descas - La mère de Léopold
- Henri Melon - Monsieur Roc - l'instituteur
- Eugène Mona - Douze Orteils
- Joël Palcy - Carmen
Screenplay
- Euzhan Palcy
- Joseph Zobel (Novel)
Music: Groupe Malavoi
Cinematography: Dominique Chapuis
Editing: Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Production: NEF Diffusion, SU.MA.FA., Orca Productions
Country: France, Martinique
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
poverty, martinique, grandmother, woman director, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sugar Cane Alley about?
- Martinique, in the early 1930s. Young José and his grandmother live in a small village. Nearly everyone works cutting cane and barely earning a living. The overseer can fine a worker for the smallest infraction. The way to advance is to do well in school. José studies hard and succeeds in an exam allowing him to attend school in the capital. With only a partial scholarship, the tuition is very costly. José and his grandmother move to Fort-de-France to make José's studies easier...
- Who directed Sugar Cane Alley?
- Sugar Cane Alley was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
- Who stars in Sugar Cane Alley?
- Sugar Cane Alley stars Garry Cadenat, Darling Légitimus, Douta Seck, Joby Barnabé, Francisco Charles, Marie-Ange Farot.
- How long is Sugar Cane Alley?
- Sugar Cane Alley has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Sugar Cane Alley?
- Sugar Cane Alley is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Sugar Cane Alley produced?
- Sugar Cane Alley was produced in France, Martinique.
- What are the themes of Sugar Cane Alley?
- The themes of Sugar Cane Alley include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Intergenerational Bonds: Grandparents and Grandchildren, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.