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Dec 22, 2000 · "Chocolat" is about a war between the forces of paganism and Christianity, and because the pagan heroine has chocolate on her side, she wins. Her victory is delayed only because, during Lent, a lot of the locals aren't eating chocolate.
Jan 5, 2001 · When mysterious Vianne and her child arrive in a tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, no one could have imagined the impact that she and her spirited daughter would have on the community...
- (119)
- Lasse Hallström
- PG-13
- Juliette Binoche
Jan 19, 2001 · Chocolat: Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Alfred Molina, Carrie-Anne Moss, Aurelien Parent Koenig, Antonio Gil. A French woman and her young daughter open up a chocolate shop in a small remote village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.
- (203K)
- Drama, Romance
- Lasse Hallström
- 2001-01-19
It’s the mayor against Vianne’s godless invasion of truffles. The townspeople are caught in the middle, torn between their solemn traditions and a rapidly growing lust for indulgence. In the end, the town doesn’t stand a chance. Vianne seems to know exactly what kind of chocolate each person craves.
- Lasse Hallström
71% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 67% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings An affluent white woman named France (Mireille Perrier) returns to her childhood home in Cameroon after many years of living in...
- (14)
- Drama
- PG-13
Dec 15, 2000 · Vianne sets up a chocolate shop with an assortment of goodies. That she does so during Lent sends shudders through the quiet little village and its determinedly quirky population.