Chocolat
"The true story of the first black artist."
Originally released in 2016. Chocolat is a comedy/drama film. directed by Roschdy Zem.
Starring Omar Sy, James Thierrée, and Clotilde Hesme
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (742 votes)
Budget
$18.5M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Omar Sy
as Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
James Thierrée
as George Footit
Clotilde Hesme
as Marie Hecquet
Olivier Gourmet
as Joseph Oller
Frédéric Pierrot
as Théodore Delvaux
Noémie Lvovsky
as Yvonne Delvaux
Alice de Lencquesaing
as Camille
Alex Descas
as Victor
Olivier Rabourdin
as Firmin Gemier
Thibault de Montalembert
as Jules Moy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $18,500,000
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- M6 Films
- Mandarin Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chocolat about?
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....
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Roschdy Zem.
How long is Chocolat?
Chocolat has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Chocolat released?
Chocolat was released on February 3, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chocolat?
The main cast of Chocolat includes Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet, Frédéric Pierrot.
Is Chocolat worth watching?
Chocolat has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 742 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.