Chocolat

"One taste is all it takes."

Jan 19 2001 PG-13 2h 1m
Drama, Romance

A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.

Plot

When single mother Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche) and her six-year-old daughter, Anouk (Victoire Thivisol) move to rural France and open a chocolate shop, with Sunday hours, across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcomed.

Written by

Joanne Harris, Robert Nelson Jacobs

Directed by

Lasse Hallström

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

David Brown Productions, Miramax, Fat Free

Languages

Français, English

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 7 wins & 35 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
206,017
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA