2000 · 121 min · PG-13

Chocolat

Name: Chocolat
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2000
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Johnny Depp

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

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Faith / Religion Friendship

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

CozyWhimsicalRomantic

Shape

Protagonist

Female LedSolo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

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