Chocolat (1988)

Chocolat (1988). 1h 45m | PG-13

“Unfortunately, because of US viewersu0026#39; tendency to shun subtitles, this movie has not received the distribution nor attention it merits. Its subtle themes of belonging, identity, racial relations and especially how colonialism harms all parties, transcend the obvious dramatic tensions, the nostalgic memories of the protaganisteu0026#39;s childhood, and the exoticism of her relationship with her parentsu0026#39; u0026quot;houseboy,u0026quot; perhaps the only u0026quot;realu0026quot; human she knows. We wonu0026#39;t even look at her motheru0026#39;s relationship with this elegant man. There! i hope iu0026#39;ve given you enough of a hook to take it in, whether you speak French or like subtitles or not. I challenge you to be as brave, strong and aware as La Pu0026#39;tite.”