Sugar Cane Alley
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...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Rue cases-nègres |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | France, Martinique |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Euzhan Palcy |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (35 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Euzhan Palcy
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
🎭 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
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