Chocolat (2016)
First black stage performer in Belle Epoque Paris battles fame, fortune, and friendship. A must-watch for historical drama enthusiasts.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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Chocolat(2016)
Overview
In Belle Époque Paris, a groundbreaking circus duo rises from obscurity to stardom, drawing crowds with daring comedy and showmanship. As fame brings fast money, temptation, and public scrutiny, prejudice and personal choices begin to strain their partnership and threaten a hard-won place on the stage.
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Pros: powerful lead performances; engaging historical setting; thoughtful racial themes | Cons: uneven pacing; disjointed time jumps; heavy melodrama
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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a true-story period drama about fame, friendship, and prejudice with big emotions and strong performances; Not for you if you prefer light, tidy stories or fast pacing like Driving Madeleine.
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Moving story depicting the struggles and successes of the first black clown. Funny and sad in equal measure.
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