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Chocolat

An elegant and extraordinarily beautiful film set in the expansive golden countryside of Cameroon. A young French woman returns to Africa and is haunted by vivid memories of her childhood in the last days of the country's independence. Outstanding performances from Isaach De Bankole and Giulia Boschi.

Year: 1988
Genre: Drama, French Cinema
Country: France
Director: Claire Denis
Starring: Mireille Perrier, Emmet Judson Williamson
Duration: 102 Minutes
Rating: R13 - Contains low level offensive language.
Subtitles: Yes
7.4/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)

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