FM-C021-1988

Chocolat

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DVD

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"Erotic, sophisticated, and distinctive" (L.A. Weekly), this enthralling depiction of a family's struggle during the final years of French colonialism in Africa takes a profound look at the intricate nature of relationships in a racist society. A story of exclusion, betrayals and agonizing compromises, the "remarkable and quietly devastating" (The Boston Globe) film is truly "extraordinary" (Interview)! Curious and observant seven-year-old France spends her days amidst the paradise of her family's estate. But behind the household's exterior beauty lies growing hostility brought on by France's always-traveling father, her bored, frustrated mother-and Protee, the noble intelligent house "boy" who suffers the indignities of his status in silence. But when a plane makes an emergency landing nearby, bringing a motley collection of characters to the house, the heavenly facade soon begins to unravel. And a shocking explosion of rage, racism and forbidden passion threatens to tear apart the family forever. Director: Claire Denis. Actors: Giulia Boschi, Issach De Bankole, Francois Cluzet . Color. Subtitled.