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2000 · 121 min · PG-13

Chocolat

Directed by Lasse Hallström · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Chocolat (2000) is a Comedy film, directed by Lasse Hallström set in France during the 1950s, in winter. It runs 121 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of faith / religion and friendship play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Rachel Portman
Cinematography
Roger Pratt
Cast
Juliette BinocheJudi DenchAlfred MolinaLena OlinJohnny DeppHugh O'ConorCarrie-Anne MossJohn Wood

The world of this film

Setting

Where
France
Setting
Rural
When
1950s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionFriendship
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
CozyWhimsicalRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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