![]() There is an indication in the film that George might be gay, but nothing overt to confirm this. While Chocolat is excessive with his wealth and enjoys himself, his partner George is serious, constantly obsessed with his work. He also develops a liking for Laudanum to deal with the racism of the Belle Époque era and his roots as the son of a Cuban slave. He splashes out money on flash cars, expensive outfits, women, drinks, and gambling. They play on both their races, making jokes at the expense of the other and acting as the perfect foils for the era. George and Chocolat create an act where a silly white clown terrorises a stupid black clown. He makes the pair an offer to perform at his circus and bring their act to the world stage in Paris. Every performance garners praise from the audience with people traveling to the shabby circus to see the duo perform their own style of slapstick-style comedy.Įventually, they are noticed by Joseph Oller, director of the Nouveau Cirque. It is at this circus that the once world famous clown George Foottit (James Thiérrée) takes him under his wing convincing him to become part of a clown double act. ![]() ![]() Rafael transitions into the performer Chocolat part of a famous clown double act, from humble beginnings performing as an exotic black chief named Kananga at the small Delvaux Circus. Director: Roschdy Zem Running Time: 110 minutesįrench drama Monsieur Chocolat follows the story Rafael Padilla (Omar Sy), the first prominent black performer on the French stage.
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