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Chocolat(1988)

1h 44mDramaFrench
6.9/10
116 user ratings

Overview

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.

Director

Claire Denis

Studio

Cinémanuel

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Cast

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

as Protée

Giulia Boschi

Giulia Boschi

as Aimée Dalens

François Cluzet

François Cluzet

as Marc Dalens

Jean-Claude Adelin

Jean-Claude Adelin

as Luc

Laurent Arnal

as Machinard

Jean Bédiébé

Jean Bédiébé

as Prosper

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

Jean-Quentin Châtelain

as Courbassol

Emmanuelle Chaulet

Emmanuelle Chaulet

as Mireille Machinard

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

as Jonathan Boothby

Jacques Denis

Jacques Denis

as Joseph Delpich

Cécile Ducasse

as France Dalens (Child)

Clementine Essono

as Marie-Jeanne

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1988

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

French

Rating

6.9 / 10

Production Companies

Cinémanuel • Cerito Films • Caroline Production

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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 and released in 1988. It is a drama film.

How long is Chocolat?

Chocolat has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

Who stars in Chocolat?

The cast of Chocolat includes Isaach de Bankolé as Protée, Giulia Boschi as Aimée Dalens, François Cluzet as Marc Dalens, Jean-Claude Adelin as Luc, Laurent Arnal as Machinard and more.

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