Jean-Claude Barny is a French film director and screenwriter of Guadeloupean and Trinidadian descent. His filmography frequently examines Caribbean history, cultural identity, and political resistance through works such as the dramas Nèg maron and Fanon. He bridges European auteur traditions with localized storytelling.

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Jean-Claude Barny is a French-Guadeloupean director and screenwriter whose work centers on Caribbean history, cultural identity, and political narratives.
He is recognized for directing feature films and historical dramas such as Nèg maron, Rose and the Soldier, and Fanon.
His directorial work includes Nèg maron (2005), Gang of the Caribbean (2016), and the biographical drama Fanon (2025). Full filmography on Mood.