CHOCOLAT

CLAIRE DENIS | FRANCE | 1988 | 105 MIN | PG-13 | FRENCH, ENGLISH, HAUSA | 4K

Claire Denis’ distinct, often enigmatic cinematic style was firmly established in this semi-autobiographical tale of a woman reflecting upon her youth living in French occupied Cameroon.

Cast: Isaach De Bankolé, Giulia Boschi, François Cluzet

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Part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s DEBUT series.

A filmmaker’s debut remains a defining moment that can serve as film forensic for everything that follows.