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Cast & Crew

Roschdy Zem
Director
Denis Podalydès
As Louis Lumière
Olivier Gourmet
As Joseph Oller
Noémie Lvovsky
As Yvonne Delvaux
Omar Sy
As Rafael Padilla, aka Chocolat
Frédéric Pierrot
As Théodore Delvaux
Olivier Rabourdin
As Firmin Gemier
Bruno Podalydès
As Auguste Lumière

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"Chocolat" tells the story of Rafael Padilla, a Cuban-born slaves who rose to fame as a clown in 19th-century France. As the first black artist on the French stage, Chocolat (played by Omar Sy) and his partner George Foottit (played by James Thierrée) formed an unforgettable duo, taking the Parisian entertainment scene by storm. However, their success was not without its challenges, as Chocolat faced discrimination, racism, and envy from those around him. Despite his fame, Chocolat struggled with the hypocrisy of French society, leading to a downward spiral of gambling, drugs, and women. The film poignantly portrays the highs and lows of Chocolat's life, highlighting the complexities of race, identity, and the price of fame.

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You can stream Chocolat on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Chocolat? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Chocolat include Parasite, Cider with Rosie, Demolition, The One I Love, The Intouchables, Knives Out.