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Chocolat

Chocolat

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2016
1h 59m
6.8(761 votes)
Comedy
Drama

Overview

Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

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Gaumont
M6 Films
Mandarin Cinéma

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