Completely overwhelmed by Vianne's new, sexy festival display, the Comte pleads with God for guidance...but he doesn't get the answer he expects.
Completely overwhelmed by Vianne's new, sexy festival display, the Comte pleads with God for guidance...but he doesn't get the answer he expects.
When she serves her special hot chocolate to Armande, we learn Vianne and Anouk aren't the only ones in town with a wild side. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Armande Voizin (Judi Dench)
An angry Caroline discovers her son and her mother, Armande, in the chocolaterie and reveals a grim secret. In this scene: Armande Voizin (Judi Dench), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin)
When the staunchly Catholic Mayor comes to welcome Vianne to town, he's a little taken aback by her moral code...or lack thereof. In this scene: Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
Nobody could have imagined the impact that Vianne would make when she arrived in a tranquil, old-fashioned French town. In her very unusual chocolate shop, she creates mouth-watering confections that almost magically inspire the straitlaced villagers to abandon themselves to temptation and happiness. When a handsome Irish Gypsy arrives in town, Vianne is finally able to recognize her own desires. Starring, in alphabetical order: Alfred Molina, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Juliette Binoche, Victoire Thivisol
Vianne takes her dinner party on a little field trip to Roux's boat. In this scene: Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin), Roux (Johnny Depp), Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Armande Voizin (Judi Dench), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
Vianne invites Caroline Clairmont and her son into her shop, where she asks her customers what they see...and tells them what to savor. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol)
Unafraid of the Comte's threat that she'll be out of business by Easter, Vianne continues to rebel against his Puritanical ideals by sharing hot chocolate with the town's most notorious outcast. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina), Josephine Muscat (Lena Olin)
On a trip down to the river, Vianne and Anouk make a sordid new acquaintance...and a bold statement. In this scene: Vianne Rocher (Juliette Binoche), Anouk Rocher (Victoire Thivisol), Roux (Johnny Depp), Comte de Reynaud (Alfred Molina)
Lottie surprises Mellersh with the fact that she is also going to Italy, just not with him. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Mellersh Wilkins (Alfred Molina)
Mrs. Fisher takes ownership of one of the drawing rooms as her own. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright)
The four women have different expectations for the month in Italy -- relaxation, solidarity, formality. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright)
After a dull, scolding conversation with her husband, Lottie is more desperate than ever to get away. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), Mellersh Wilkins (Alfred Molina)
Four women rent a chateau on a remote Italian island to try to come to grips with their lives and relationships. They explore the differences in their personalities, reassess their goals, and reexamine their relationships in a sisterly fashion. Starring, in alphabetical order: Alfred Molina, Jim Broadbent, Josie Lawrence, Miranda Richardson, Neville Phillips, Polly Walker
Lottie and Rose meet with Mrs. Fisher, an older woman who wants to participate in the month in Italy. In this scene: Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright), Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson)
Lottie and Rose arrive in Italy on a dark and stormy night, and all is not exactly as they'd imagined. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), Mellersh Wilkins (Alfred Molina), Frederick Arbuthnot (Jim Broadbent)
Lottie and Rose inqure about renting a castle in Italy for the month of April. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), George Briggs (Michael Kitchen)
The four women arrive at the Italian castle, some earlier than expected. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson), Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright)
Lottie introduces herself to Rose and the two hatch an odd impromptu vacation plan. In this scene: Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence), Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson)
As Frida drunkenly sings at a bar, another patron picks a fight with Diego. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Diego (Alfred Molina)
While the family plans Cristina's wedding, Frida and her father discuss their views on marriage. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Cristina (Mia Maestro), Guillermo Kahlo (Roger Rees)
Diego's inclusion of Vladimir Lenin in his mural worries Nelson Rockefeller, but Frida thinks that's a good thing. In this scene: Diego (Alfred Molina), Frida (Salma Hayek), Nelson Rockefeller (Edward Norton)
Frida asks Diego for a critique of her work and his opinion on her future as an artist. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Diego (Alfred Molina)
As Frida recovers from a horrible bus accident, Alex visits with news that he is moving to Europe. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Alex (Diego Luna)
Diego and Frida work together on a variety of art and political projects, gradually falling in love. In this scene: Diego (Alfred Molina), Frida (Salma Hayek)
In an attempt to diffuse a political argument between Diego and David, Tina holds a drinking contest, the prize being a dance. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Diego (Alfred Molina), David (Antonio Banderas), Tina (Ashley Judd)
Diego takes Frida to a raging party where she meets his ex-wife Lupe, and he flirts with other women. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Diego (Alfred Molina), Tina (Ashley Judd), Lupe (Valeria Golino)
While drunk at a party, a jealous Lupe humiliates Frida in front of everyone, and all Diego does is laugh. In this scene: Frida (Salma Hayek), Diego (Alfred Molina), Lupe (Valeria Golino), Tina (Ashley Judd)
