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Chocolat (1988)

PG_13 105 min  -  Drama  -   May 1989 (USA)
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A young French woman returns to the vast silence of West Africa to contemplate her childhood days in a colonial outpost in Cameroon... See full summary »

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Claire Denis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Isaach De Bankolé ...
Protée
Giulia Boschi ...
Aimée Dalens
François Cluzet ...
Marc Dalens
Jean-Claude Adelin Jean-Claude Adelin ...
Luc
Laurent Arnal Laurent Arnal ...
Machinard
Jean Bediebe Jean Bediebe ...
Prosper
Jean-Quentin Châtelain Jean-Quentin Châtelain ...
Courbassol
Emmanuelle Chaulet ...
Mireille Machinard
Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham ...
Boothby
Jacques Denis Jacques Denis ...
Joseph Delpich
Cécile Ducasse Cécile Ducasse ...
France enfant / France, as a girl
Clementine Essono Clementine Essono ...
Marie-Jeanne
Didier Flamand Didier Flamand ...
Capt. Védrine
Essindi Mindja Essindi Mindja ...
Blaise
Donatus Ngala Donatus Ngala
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Storyline

A young French woman returns to the vast silence of West Africa to contemplate her childhood days in a colonial outpost in Cameroon. Her strongest memories are of the family's houseboy, Protee - a man of great nobility, intelligence and beauty - and the intricate nature of relationships in a racist society. Written by Dawn M. Barclift  

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Plot Keywords:

Cameroon | Africa | Directorial Debut | Hyena | Racism  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

France | West Germany | Cameroon

Language:

French | English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Chocolat - Verbotene Sehnsucht See more »

Filming Locations:

Cameroon

Box Office

Gross:

$2,317,091 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Referenced in Cinemania (2002) See more »