Chocolat (1988)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: May 18, 1988
Cast
- Isaach de Bankolé - Protée
- Giulia Boschi - Aimée Dalens
- François Cluzet - Marc Dalens
- Jean-Claude Adelin - Luc
- Laurent Arnal - Machinard
- Jean Bédiébé - Prosper
- Jean-Quentin Châtelain - Courbassol
- Emmanuelle Chaulet - Mireille Machinard
- Kenneth Cranham - Jonathan Boothby
- Jacques Denis - Joseph Delpich
Screenplay
Music: Abdullah Ibrahim
Cinematography: Robert Alazraki
Editing: Claudine Merlin
Production: Cinémanuel, Cerito Films, Caroline Production, La Sept Cinéma, Le F.O.D.I.C. Cameroun, MK2 Films, TF1 Films Production, Wim Wenders Productions, MK2 Productions
Country: Germany, Cameroon, France
Language: Français, English, Hausa
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, sexual tension, colonialism, semi autobiographical, woman director, cameroon, 1950s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chocolat about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Chocolat?
- Chocolat stars Isaach de Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet, Jean-Claude Adelin, Laurent Arnal, Jean Bédiébé.
- How long is Chocolat?
- Chocolat has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Chocolat?
- Chocolat is a Drama film.
- Where was Chocolat produced?
- Chocolat was produced in Germany, Cameroon, France.