Chocolat

The true story of the first black artist.

2016
1h 59m
Comedy
Drama

6.8TMDB(764)

Overview

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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Awards
Won the César Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Production Design
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film
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Box office
Made on a $18.5M budget
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Setting
Set in France
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Music
Music by Gabriel Yared
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Thomas Letellier
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Details

Director: Roschdy Zem
Writers: Cyril GelyWriter
Gérard NoirielNovel
Status: Released
Release date: February 3, 2016
Original language: French
Budget: $18.5M
Countries: France

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