Movie

Chocolat

2016 · 119 min

A bittersweet, beautifully performed period drama that balances stage comedy with a sobering look at fame and racial prejudice.

Tagline: The true story of the first black artist.
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.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, friendship, ambition, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
friendship
ambition
betrayal
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild