France | V.O. French | 2015 | 110 min | DCP | color | Fiction | Quebec Premiere
From the circus to the theatre, from anonymity to fame, this film tells the incredible story of an extraordinary artist, Chocolat the clown, the first black circus artist in France. After teaming up with Footit, another clown, this unique duo becomes immensely popular in Paris during the Belle Epoque. Fame, easy money, gambling and discrimination; however, erode their friendship and damage Chocolat’s career. GPHQ
| Director | Roschdy Zem |
| Music | Gabriel Yared |
| Cinematographer | Thomas Letellier |
| Screenplay | Cyril Gély |
| Cast | Omar Sy, James Thiérrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet, Frédéric Pierrot |
| Production | GAUMONT, KOROKORO, M6 FILMS, MANDARIN CINEMA |
| Distribution | AZ FILMS |
Roschdy Zem began his film career as an actor. In 2006, he and his co-stars won the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for the movie, Days of Glory. The same year, he directed his first feature-length film, Bad Faith. He then directed Omar Killed Me (2010) and Bodybuilder (2014). Chocolat, his fourth feature-length film, is his first period film and represents an outstanding adventure for him.
