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Chocolat
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Synopsis
The most tempting of all sweets becomes the key weapon in a battle of sensual pleasure versus disciplined self-denial in this comedy. In 1959, a mysterious woman named Vianne (Juliette Binoche) moves with her young daughter into a small French village, where much of the community's activities are dominated by the local Catholic church. A few days after settling into town, Vianne opens up a confectionery shop across the street from the house of worship -- shortly after the beginning of Lent. While the townspeople are supposed to be abstaining from worldly pleasures, Vianne tempts them with unusual and delicious chocolate creations, using her expert touch to create just the right candy to break down each customer's resistance. With every passing day, more and more of Vianne's neighbors are succumbing to her sinfully delicious treats, but the Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), the town's mayor, is not the least bit amused; he is eager to see Vianne run out of town before she leads the town into a deeper level of temptation. Vianne, however, is not to be swayed, and with the help of another new arrival in town, a handsome Irish Gypsy named Roux (Johnny Depp), she plans a "Grand Festival of Chocolate," to be held on Easter Sunday. Based on the novel by Joanne Harris, Chocolat features a distinguished supporting cast, including Judi Dench, Lena Olin, Carrie-Anne Moss, Peter Stormare, Hugh O'Conor, and Leslie Caron. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Juliette Binoche Vianne Rocher
Leslie Caron Madame Audel
Judi Dench Armande Voizin
Johnny Depp Roux
Alfred Molina Comte de Reynaud
Lena Olin Josephine Muscat
Peter Stormare Serge Muscat
John Wood Guillaume Blerot
Hugh O'Conor Pere Henri
Victoire Thivisol Anouk Rocher
Carrie-Anne Moss Caroline Clairmont
Aurelien Parent Koenig Luc Clairmont

Production Crew

John Frankish Art Director
Joanne Harris Book Author
Billy Hopkins Casting
Kerry Barden Casting
Suzanne Smith Casting
Roger Pratt Cinematographer
Michelle Raimo Co-Executive Producer
Mark Cooper Co-producer
Rachel Portman Composer (Music Score)
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus Costume Designer
Lasse Hallström Director
Andrew Mondshein Editor
Alan C. Blomquist Executive Producer
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
Meryl Poster Executive Producer
Michelle Raimo Executive Producer
Stephen P. Dunn First Assistant Director
Bob Last Musical Direction/Supervision
David Brown Producer
Kit Golden Producer
Leslie Holleran Producer
David Gropman Production Designer
Robert Nelson Jacobs Screenwriter
Stephenie McMillan Set Decorator
Stephenie McMillan Set Designer
Chris Munro Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2000
Runtime: 121
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for a scene of sensuality and some violence
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy
Romance

Sound
Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS

Produced by
David Brown Productions

Release
January 05, 2001 (USA)
by Miramax

Awards
2000 - Best Ensemble Performance - Screen Actors Guild
2000 - Best Makeup/Hair - British Academy Awards
2000 - Best Picture - Academy
2000 - Best Picture - Comedy or Musical - Golden Globe
2000 - Best Picture - Academy
2000 - Best Picture - Academy
2000 - Best Picture - Academy