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Chocolat

Date: 2000
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

Juliette Binoche and her daughter arrive in a French village and open a chocolate shop during lent. This upsets the conservative village, which is further disrupted by Johnny Depp and his river travelers. This exposes the hidden fears and prejudices in the village, which Judy Dench rebels against. This is an enjoyable film, but it does lack the depth of the original book (Joanne Harris).

Actors


Juliette BinocheJuliette Binoche
Johnny DeppJohnny Depp
Judi DenchJudy Dench
Alfred MolinaAlfred Molina
Carie Anne MossCarrie Ann Moss
Lena OlinLena Olin
Leslie CaronLeslie Caron
Peter StormarePeter Stormare
Helene Cardona
Victoire Thivisol

Oscars

Nomination Best Picture
Nomination Best Actress - Juliette Binoche
Nomination - Best Supporting Actress - Judi Dench
Nomination - Writing, Music
Quote
Let me try to put this into perspective for you. The first Comte de Reynaud expelled all the radical Huguenots in this village. You and your truffles present a far lesser challenge.
Production
Miramax
Chocolat