Chocolat (2017)

  • NR
  • 03/09/2017 (AR)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 59m

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.

Roschdy Zem

Director

Cyril Gely

Writer

Gérard Noiriel

Novel

Cast

Omar Sy's headshot

Omar Sy

Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
James Thierrée's headshot

James Thierrée

George Footit
Clotilde Hesme's headshot

Clotilde Hesme

Marie Hecquet
Olivier Gourmet's headshot

Olivier Gourmet

Joseph Oller
Frédéric Pierrot's headshot

Frédéric Pierrot

Théodore Delvaux
Noémie Lvovsky's headshot

Noémie Lvovsky

Yvonne Delvaux
Alice de Lencquesaing's headshot

Alice de Lencquesaing

Camille
Alex Descas's headshot

Alex Descas

Victor

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