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Chocolat

Chocolat

Comedy · Drama · 2016

Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

Movie details

Chocolat

“The true story of the first black artist.”

2016 Comedy · Drama 1h 59m

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6.8 / 10

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Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roschdy Zem

Written by

Cyril Gely

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat

James Thierrée

James Thierrée

George Footit

Clotilde Hesme

Clotilde Hesme

Marie Hecquet

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Joseph Oller

Frédéric Pierrot

Frédéric Pierrot

Théodore Delvaux

Noémie Lvovsky

Noémie Lvovsky

Yvonne Delvaux

Alice de Lencquesaing

Alice de Lencquesaing

Camille

Court is in session

Put Chocolat on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.