In the winter of 1959, a single mother and her young daughter arrive in a rural French town, where they open an unusual chocolate shop that disrupts the moral fiber of the strictly Catholic townsfolk and mayor.
Chocolat is a warm, unhurried feel-good film with a touch of fable. The tone stays light and sensual, and the shots of chocolate, winter light and village square make you almost smell the cocoa. Behind the sweetness sits a gentle clash between strictness and indulgence, and the film never turns harsh.
Good for you if you like cosy, quiet stories with a French setting, good food and a big heart.
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