Peace by Chocolate
Year: 2021
Country:
CANADA
Language:
English, Arabic
Run Time:
96 minutes
When the Hadhads fled Damascus to escape the war in Syria, they were forced to leave everything behind, including their thriving chocolate business. Now, as refugees new to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, they must adapt to their unfamiliar life in a much smaller, much colder place. Tareq, the eldest son, longs to pursue his goal of returning to medical school. But his personal plans starkly conflict with the plans of his father, Issam, who is intent on rebuilding the family’s chocolate business in Canada. Insisting his father leave the past behind, Tareq is shocked when Issam’s chocolate business begins to take off. As Issam is presented with bigger opportunities to expand his chocolate factory, Tareq must make the difficult decision between fulfilling his own dreams or helping his father achieve his dreams for the family. Based on an incredible true story, PEACE BY CHOCOLATE is an inspiring narrative of working together and overcoming unimaginable hardship. Filled with moments of laughter and joy along the way, this film is sure to leave a sweet taste in your mouth! —G.S.
CIFF46 Screenings
Connor Palace
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Accessibility (?)
Closed Captions: No
Audio Description: No
English Subtitles: Yes
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Competition
International Narrative Competition
Director
Jonathan Keijser
Producers
Jonathan Keijser, Martin Paul-Hus, Catherine Légar, Kathy Wolf
Screenwriting
Jonathan Keijser, Abdul Malik
Cinematography
Benoit Beaulieu
Editing
Jonathan Keijser, Mathieu Bélanger
Principal Cast
Hatem Ali, Ayham Abou Ammar, Mark Camacho, Yara Sabri, Kathryn Kirkpatrick
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