Sugar Cane Alley (Rue Cases Negres) (1984)
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Movie Info
The teenage life and adventures of young José who lives in a shanty-town on Martinique in the mid-'30s comprises the body of this well-wrought film on how to enjoy what you have. José lives with his grandmother and is well aware of the French colonial presence but they are far away from his world. He gets into mischief, learns valuable lessons on living from an old former slave, drinks too much one time, and even sets fire to one of the run-down shanties. Regardless of his pranks, José never lets up on his studies and in the end, his diligence pays off. Darling Legitmus won the "Best Actress" award at the 1983 Venice Film Festival for her role as the grandmother in this film, and Rue Case Negres won the 1983 Cesar for "Best First Film" for director Euzhan Palcy. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Cast
Garry Cadenat
as José
as José
Darling Legitimus
as M'Man Tine
as M'Man Tine
Douta Seck
as Old Medouze
as Old Medouze
Joby Bernabé
as Monsieur Saint-Louis
as Monsieur Saint-Louis
Laurent Saint-Cyr
as Leopold
as Leopold
Henri Melon
as The Teacher
as The Teacher
Marie-Jo Descas
as La Mere de Leopold
as La Mere de Leopold
Critic Reviews for Sugar Cane Alley (Rue Cases Negres)
All Critics (4) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)
"Sugar Cane Alley" has a loose, easy feel, the anecdotal raggedness of remembrance.
January 3, 2018 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Sugar Cane Alley (Rue Cases Negres)
A well made story about a bright boy living within the population of sugar cane workers. The acting from the boy is very good and he carries the movie. The other cast members, in particularly the old man, also give good performances. A good movie that is together sad and uplifting.
Aaron Neuwirth
Super Reviewer
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