CHOCOLAT

By Roschdy ZEM

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Drama - Completed 2015

The true story of the first black clown in French circus history, who enjoyed great success in the late 19th century.

    • Year of production
    • 2015
    • Genres
    • Drama, Comedy
    • Countries
    • FRANCE
    • Languages
    • FRENCH
    • Budget
    • 3 - 5 M$
    • Duration
    • 119 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Roschdy ZEM
    • Writer(s)
    • Cyril GELY
    • EIDR
    • 10.5240/09C9-83D4-5B70-64E6-EC0A-H
    • Synopsis
    • From circus to theater, from anonymity to fame, the incredible destiny of Chocolat the clown (Omar Sy), the first black stage performer in France. The unprecedented duo he forms with Footit (James Thierrée) is very popular in Belle Epoque Paris, until easy money, gambling and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolats career. The singular story of an exceptional artist.