# Chocolat (2016)

> A gifted Cuban-born performer rises from obscurity to Parisian circus stardom, only to confront the racial limits of fame and an unraveling artistic partnership.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/241737

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Roschdy Zem
- Cast: Omar Sy, James Thierrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet, Frédéric Pierrot, Noémie Lvovsky, Alice de Lencquesaing, Alex Descas
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4400038/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, energetic, melancholic, historical drama night, french cinema night

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