Inspired by the true story of Rafael Padilla (Chocolat) and his rise to fame as the first black circus clown in late 19th Century France, MONSIEUR CHOCOLAT is a beautiful, funny, heart-warming and emotional film.
Omar Sy (The Intouchables, Samba) stars in this French-Language film, based on the life of Rafael Padilla – a former Cuban-born slave, who became a performer in France during the Belle Epoque era.
Padilla was born in Cuba in 1868 and was sold into slavery at the age of 9, to a Portuguese merchant. After escaping slavery, he travelled to Paris and launched a career in the circus, captivating the French with his talents as a singer and dancer, and as a clown, working under the stage name ‘Chocolat’.
The unprecedented duo he forms with Footit (James Thierrée) is very popular with audiences in Belle Epoque Paris, until easy money, gambling and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat’s career.
MONSIEUR CHOCOLAT has just completed a run at the Alliance Françiase French Film Festival and was received very well by audiences with a top 10 position.
MONSIEUR CHOCOLAT will be in Australian cinemas from June 29. We have 5 double passes to give away! Enter now for your chance to win!
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