“A charming romantic fantasy with delicious performances by the entire cast.”
DOORS: 18:00 | EVENT BEGINS: 18:30
Our Spring 2025 season sees our third screening in partnership with TEDxBRISTOL, as part of a special collaborative series combining great films with insightful talks from experts.
Just in time for Valentine’s day, enjoy a sweet treat in Bristol, the home of the very first chocolate factory, with Chocolat, the delicious story of a woman who opens a chocolate shop at the start of Lent in a pious French village. We will be joined for a talk before the screening by Carlos Ayala, a chocolate maker who offers sensory chocolate tasting experiences.
About The Film
2000 | 12 | 123 mins
A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a conservative village in France, much to the villagers' disapproval. Over time, they win the people's hearts and also help them with their troubles.
About Carlos Ayala
Carlos is a skilled chocolate maker with a passion for creating a more sustainable approach to how we all consume confectionery. He produced vegan chocolate and also offers welcoming and immersive sensory chocolate tasting experiences.
Bristol is the home of the very first chocolate factory, which makes TEDxBristol the perfect opportunity to explore Carlos’s work in encouraging sustainable food choices from mindful consumption to transparent supply chain.
About TEDxBRISTOL
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.
TEDxBRISTOL was last hosted on 18th November 2023. More information about the 2024 event will be available shortly.
TICKETS
Getting Here
There is on-street parking directly outside the venue and on adjacent roads. Charges may apply so please check signage. There are also nearby car parks located on Trenchard Street and Jacob Wells Road.
The 1532 Performing Arts Centre is an accessible venue. We offer limited access parking via a side vehicle gate on Elton Road, just up the road from the main entrance. Please contact us on 1532@bgs.bristol.sch.uk if you require accessible access.
The Elton Road bus stop is served by route 72. The Queens Road bus stop is served by routes 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 8 and U2.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
1532 Bristol is an accessible venue - please contact us with any specific access concerns.
If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
Doors for this event will open at 18:00, with the film starting at 18:30.
FAQs
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