Chocolat
“The true story of the first black artist.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-04
Top Cast
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Omar Sy
Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
James Thierrée
George Footit
Clotilde Hesme
Marie Hecquet
Olivier Gourmet
Joseph Oller
Frédéric Pierrot
Théodore Delvaux
Noémie Lvovsky
Yvonne Delvaux
Alice de Lencquesaing
Camille
Alex Descas
Victor
Olivier Rabourdin
Firmin Gemier
Thibault de Montalembert
Jules Moy
Héléna Soubeyrand
Régina Badet
Xavier Beauvois
Jacques Potin
Christophe Fluder
Marval, the lilliputian
Antonin Maurel
The clown Ortis
Mick Holsbeke
The clown Green
Wilfred Benaïche
Mr Constantine
John Arnold
The Corsica
Olympe
Suzanne (6 years old)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Varilux de cinema francês
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roschdy Zem
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Noiriel, Cyril Gely, Olivier Gorce, Roschdy Zem
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- Chocolat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $18.5M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, M6 Films, Mandarin Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roschdy Zem
Gérard Noiriel, Cyril Gely, Olivier Gorce, Roschdy Zem
Gabriel Yared
Thomas Letellier
Monica Coleman
Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer
Department Leadership Roster
Roschdy Zem
Director
Cyril Gely
Writer
Thomas Letellier
Director of Photography
Monica Coleman
Editor
Jérémy Duchier
Production Design
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Roschdy Zem.
Who stars in Chocolat?
The principal cast of Chocolat includes Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet, Frédéric Pierrot.
When was Chocolat released and how long is it?
Chocolat was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Chocolat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chocolat was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is Chocolat based on a book or true story?
Chocolat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gérard Noiriel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chocolat?
Chocolat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).