The Chocolate Farmer
“All the knowledge that they teach us, we cannot eat it.”
Synopsis
For ancient Mayans, cocoa was as good as gold. For subsistence farmer Eladio Pop, his cocoa crops are the only riches he has to support his wife and 15 children. As he wields his machete with ease, slicing a path to his cocoa trees, the small jungle plot he cultivates in southern Belize remains pristine and wild. His dreams for his children to inherit the land and the traditions of their Mayan ancestors present a familiar challenge. The kids feel their father's philosophies don't fit into a global economy, so they're charting their own course. Rohan Fernando's direction tenderly displays a generational shift, causalities of progress in modern times and a man valiantly protecting an endangered culture. Breathtaking vistas of lush rainforests contrast with the urban dystopia that pulled Pops children away from him. Will one child return to carry on a waning way of life
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hot Docs Trailers 2011: THE CHOCOLATE FARMER
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-07
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rohan Fernando
- Screenplay & Story
- Rohan Fernando
- Original Score
- Asif Illyas
- Original Title
- The Chocolate Farmer
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rohan Fernando
Rohan Fernando
Asif Illyas
Hannele Halm
Annette Clarke, Ravida Din, Kent Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Annette Clarke
Producer
Rohan Fernando
Director
Rohan Fernando
Writer
Hannele Halm
Editor
Asif Illyas
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Chocolate Farmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chocolate Farmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chocolate Farmer about?
For ancient Mayans, cocoa was as good as gold. For subsistence farmer Eladio Pop, his cocoa crops are the only riches he has to support his wife and 15 children. As he wields his machete with ease, slicing a path to his cocoa trees, the small jungle plot he cultivates in southern Belize remains pristine and wild. His dreams for his children to inherit the land and the traditions of their Mayan ancestors present a familiar challenge. The kids feel their father's philosophies don't fit into a global economy, so they're charting their own course. Rohan Fernando's direction tenderly displays a generational shift, causalities of progress in modern times and a man valiantly protecting an endangered culture. Breathtaking vistas of lush rainforests contrast with the urban dystopia that pulled Pops children away from him. Will one child return to carry on a waning way of life
Who directed The Chocolate Farmer?
The Chocolate Farmer was directed by Rohan Fernando.
Who stars in The Chocolate Farmer?
The principal cast of The Chocolate Farmer includes Not specified.
When was The Chocolate Farmer released and how long is it?
The Chocolate Farmer was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chocolate Farmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chocolate Farmer was composed by Asif Illyas.