Chocolat
Synopsis
On her way to visit her childhood home in a colonial outpost in Northern Cameroon, a young French woman recalls her childhood, her memories concentrating on her family's houseboy.
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Top Cast
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Isaach de Bankolé
Protée
Giulia Boschi
Aimée Dalens
François Cluzet
Marc Dalens
Jean-Claude Adelin
Luc
Laurent Arnal
Machinard
Jean Bédiébé
Prosper
Jean-Quentin Châtelain
Courbassol
Emmanuelle Chaulet
Mireille Machinard
Kenneth Cranham
Jonathan Boothby
Jacques Denis
Joseph Delpich
Cécile Ducasse
France Dalens (Child)
Clementine Essono
Marie-Jeanne
Didier Flamand
Captain Védrine
Essindi Mindja
Blaise
Mireille Perrier
France Dalens
Emmet Judson Williamson
William J. Park
Donatus Ngala
Edwige Nto Ngon a Zock
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 24, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Denis
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
- Original Score
- Abdullah Ibrahim
- Original Title
- Chocolat
- Country of Origin
- France, Cameroon, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hausa, English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cinémanuel, Cerito Films, Caroline Production, La Sept Cinéma, Le F.O.D.I.C. Cameroun, TF1 Films Production, Wim Wenders Productions, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Denis
Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
Abdullah Ibrahim
Robert Alazraki
Claudine Merlin
Alain Belmondo, Gérard Crosnier, Jean-Paul Belmondo
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Denis
Director
Claire Denis
Writer
Jean-Pol Fargeau
Writer
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Abdullah Ibrahim
Original Music Composer
Claudine Merlin
Editor
Thierry Flamand
Production Design
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
Alain Belmondo
Producer
Gérard Crosnier
Producer
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolat
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What is Chocolat about?
On her way to visit her childhood home in a colonial outpost in Northern Cameroon, a young French woman recalls her childhood, her memories concentrating on her family's houseboy.
Who directed Chocolat?
Chocolat was directed by Claire Denis.
Who stars in Chocolat?
The principal cast of Chocolat includes Isaach de Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet, Jean-Claude Adelin, Laurent Arnal.
When was Chocolat released and how long is it?
Chocolat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Chocolat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chocolat was composed by Abdullah Ibrahim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chocolat?
Chocolat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).