'Chocolat' trivia and fun facts

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Roschdy Zem's first period film.

Actor Omar Sy discovered the story of Rafael Padilla in 2011.

Director Roschdy Zem has also worked as an actor in other films.

In France the film had 1.68 million admissions in four weeks.

Actor James Thiérrée had already been in contact with the world of circus before making the film.