Chocolate: The History of Laughter Movie (2016): Where to watch and stream online

Chocolate: The History of Laughter

2016, Movie, 1h 59min

Chocolat the clown, the first black stage performer in France, goes from anonymity to fame after forming an unprecedented duo with fellow performer Footit in the very popular in Belle Epoque Paris. But easy money, gambling, and discrimination take their toll on their friendship and Chocolat's career.

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic Phil Hoad

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Omar Sy, a man with enough charisma to power the city of lights single-handed, beguiles as half of a Parisian clown act...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Hynek Pallas

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…en fascinerande historia…

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter

Critic Charlotte Sarah Stuhr

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De er det perfekte makkerpar med en utrolig kemi, både i manegen og som skuespillere, og via dem får vi et indblik i den gamle cirkusverden...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Martin Myssen

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Omar Sy, som de fleste vil genkende fra storsuccesen ’De urørlige’, er perfekt castet i titelrollen, men det er klovnen Footit, der for alvor stjæler rampelyset.

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Critic Bo Hr. Hansen

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For cirkus-entusiaster, hvis sådanne stadig findes, er filmen et must. Den genskaber gamle dages rå cirkus, så man tænker, at sådan må det have været.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Critic Carl Adam Anderberg

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Starkt och tragiskt…

Read full review at Moviezine

Frequently asked questions

What is Chocolate: The History of Laughter about? Toggle content

"Chocolat" tells the story of Rafael Padilla, a Cuban-born slaves who rose to fame as a clown in 19th-century France. As the first black artist on the French stage, Chocolat (played by Omar Sy) and his partner George Foottit (played by James Thierrée) formed an unforgettable duo, taking the Parisian entertainment scene by storm. However, their success was not without its challenges, as Chocolat faced discrimination, racism, and envy from those around him. Despite his fame, Chocolat struggled with the hypocrisy of French society, leading to a downward spiral of gambling, drugs, and women. The film poignantly portrays the highs and lows of Chocolat's life, highlighting the complexities of race, identity, and the price of fame.

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