Chocolat (DVD)
It is the late 1950s, but it might as well be the late 1850s in a small French town where everyone behaves as they should (supposedly), and attends church regularly. When a strong North wind blows through town, it brings the vivacious and mysterious Vianne (Juliette Binoche) and her young daughter Anouk (Victoire Thivisol). Vianne is soon the talk of the town: an unwed mother who declines to go to church and opens up a chocolate shop in the midst of Lent. Her good-natured, honorable personality and psychic ability (she can predict what kind of sweets best suit each person, and magically cures each of them of their particular maladies) make her as irresistible as her delectable treats. However, Vianne and her daughter are resented by the conservative mayor, the Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), and by the pious Caroline (Carrie-Anne Moss), who has disowned her own spirited mother (Judi Dench, who plays Vianne's landlady), refusing the elderly woman access to her beloved grandson.This touching fairy tale, based on the novel by Joanne Harris, was filmed on location in rural France. An intelligent, exquisitely filmed fable that deals with the idea of 20th Century paganism rising up against a closed-minded church and a persevering aristocracy, CHOCOLAT is enjoyable, romantic, and entertaining, with affecting performances by both its stars and its supporting actors (Lena Olin and Johnny Depp.)DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseLetterboxed - Anamorphic - 1.85:1Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English FrenchAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Lasse Hallstrom - Director, David Brown - Producer, Kit Golden - Producer, Leslie Holleran - Producer Deleted Scenes Original Theatrical Trailer Featurettes - 1.The Making of CHOCOLAT
2.The Costumes of CHOCOLAT
3. Production Design FeaturetteInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus
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Add an oriental flair to your home decor with the Lacquer Corner Cabinet.
Handcrafted by talented artisans in the Guangdong province of mainland China
Inspired by Chinese craftsmanship of the 18th century
Two doors and a drawer
Appliqued with hand-carved mother of pearl
Hand-finished in a rich, clear lacquer
Doors open to reveal four compartments for easy storage
Brass hardware is clear lacquered to resist tarnish
Measures 32 inches high x 24 inches wide x 24 inches deep
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate.
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