Don’t you know the incredible fate of the chocolate clown? So head to Arte tonight to discover this extraordinary artist embodied in a wonderful popular entertainment by the incredible Omar Sy.
The feature film was released in cinemas in 2016 chocolate So it goes back to history, from the circus to the theater, from anonymity to fame, of the clown Chocolat, the first black artist on the French stage. The unique duo he forms with Footi must experience huge popular success in Belle Epoque Paris until fame, easy money, gambling and discrimination destroy their friendship and chocolate career.
Roshdi Zemi agreed to the project because he wanted to capture 19th-century Paris, tell the story of a strong friendship between two men, and talk about a chocolate character who conquers life in an epicurean way. The result is a moving feature film with a successful historical reconstruction and a wonderful cast Omar C and James Thierry (Charlie Chaplin’s grandson). A duo whose relationship reminds Omar of his relationship with Fred Testo.
“A big baby who needs lightness”
Omar C Discovered the existence of chocolate when he was filming a detective film on the other side of the Ring Road. Then the actor fixed himself on this man who was born a slave and became an artist, then read the book Black clown chocolate By Gerard Nouriel. Six months later, he read Cyril Gehle’s first draft of the script and quickly agreed to take on the role of the character.
“Chocolate is a big baby that needs lightness”declares Omar C About this character, which he brilliantly portrays on the screen. “Being born and being a child of a slave must be hard. Without a slave, one doesn’t always have the feeling of freedom. So when it’s a fact, as it was with chocolate, I ask how. Can it grow, can it flourish. It still succeeded. That’s a sign of great strength. . He found freedom in play, in laughter, in pleasure.”
Tonight on Arte at 20:50.
Chocolate, a completely forgotten artist…
Source: Allocine
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