CHOCOLAT (WIDESCREEN) [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1988
• Genre: Drama, Foreign
• Plot: 'Erotic, sophisticated, and distinctive' (L.A. Weekly), this enthralling depiction of a family's struggle during the final years of French colonialism in Africa takes a profound look at the intricate nature of relationships in a racist society. A story of exclusions, betrayals and agonizing compromises, this 'remarkable and quietly devastating' (The Boston Globe) film is truly 'extraordinary' (Interview).; ; Curious and observant seven-year-old France spends her days amidst the paradise of her family's estate. But behind the household's exterior beauty lies growing hostility brought on by France's always-traveling father, her bored, frustrated mother - and Protée, the noble, intelligent house 'boy' who suffers the indignities of his status in silence. But when a plane makes an emergency landing nearby, bringing a motley collection of characters to the house, the heavenly façade soon begins to unravel. And a shocking explosion of rage, racism and forbidden passion threatens tear apart the family forever!
• Cast: Isaach De Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet, Jean-Claude Adelin, Laurent Arnal, Jean Bediebe, Jean-Quentin Châtelain, Emmanuelle Chaulet, Kenneth Cranham, Jacques Denis, Cécile Ducasse, Clementine Essono, Didier Flamand, Essindi Mindja, Mireille Perrier, Emmet Judson Williamson, Claire Denis, Jean-Pol Fargeau
• Director: Claire Denis
• Runtime: 1:46
• Company: Caroline Productions, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM)
• Media Format: Movie