Paramount+Chocolat (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.7
Overview
A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film is left-leaning as its central conflict critiques rigid social conservatism and religious hypocrisy, championing individual freedom, tolerance, and the embrace of pleasure and diversity over oppressive traditional norms.
The film 'Chocolat' features traditional casting with an almost entirely white ensemble, consistent with its historical French village setting. Its narrative subtly critiques conservative societal norms and champions themes of acceptance and individuality, rather than explicitly focusing on modern DEI categories such as race or gender identity.
Secondary
The film critiques a rigid, judgmental interpretation of Catholicism, showing how it can be used for control and suppression. However, it ultimately champions a more compassionate, inclusive, and joyful expression of faith, condemning the bigotry and hypocrisy of those who misuse it.
The film 'Chocolat' does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative explores broader concepts of tolerance and individuality within a conservative community, without specifically addressing LGBTQ+ identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Chocolat" is an adaptation of Joanne Harris's novel. All major characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the original source material. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender on screen.
The film "Chocolat" is an adaptation of a novel set in a French village. The main characters, including Vianne Rocher and Roux, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implied or explicit descriptions in the source material and the historical context of the setting. No characters established as one race were portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
6.3
6.4
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