Chocolat

Chocolat is often dismissed as just a "chick flick" thanks to the handsome Johnny Depp and a cast of several strong women characters.  I won't deny that this is the reason I watched it 8 years ago, and why so many wives dragged their husbands to the movie theater.  But this movie is so much more than a simple chick flick.  

Chocolat is the tale of a free-spirited woman who moves to a small village in France in the 1950's and opens a chocolate shop during Lent.  The conservative village sees itself as moral, devout and tranquil, but in reality they could be considered closed-minded and oppressive.  Through her friendly and accepting attitudes, lots of persistence, and of course chocolate, Vianne slowly makes friends in the village and transforms the entire town.  Watch for important symbolism and imagery throughout the movie including the color red and the "north wind".  Notice how chocolate transforms each of the characters.  Pay special attention to the treatment of the gypsies and the priest's sermons.  

If you look closely, you will find an important message for Pentecost.  Trust in the Holy Spirit and He will do great works through you.

                                                              Hope to see you in class, --Mary

Acts 2:2-4  “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.  Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them.  All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit”