The Chocolate Farmer
"All the knowledge that they teach us, we cannot eat it."
Originally released in 2011. The Chocolate Farmer is a documentary film. directed by Rohan Fernando. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
For ancient Mayans, cocoa was as good as gold. For subsistence farmer Eladio Pop, his cocoa crops are the only riches he has to support his wife and 15 children. As he wields his machete with ease, slicing a path to his cocoa trees, the small jungle plot he cultivates in southern Belize remains pristine and wild. His dreams for his children to inherit the land and the traditions of their Mayan ancestors present a familiar challenge. The kids feel their father's philosophies don't fit into a global economy, so they're charting their own course. Rohan Fernando's direction tenderly displays a generational shift, causalities of progress in modern times and a man valiantly protecting an endangered culture. Breathtaking vistas of lush rainforests contrast with the urban dystopia that pulled Pops children away from him. Will one child return to carry on a waning way of life
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chocolate Farmer about?
For ancient Mayans, cocoa was as good as gold. For subsistence farmer Eladio Pop, his cocoa crops are the only riches he has to support his wife and 15 children. As he wields his machete with ease,...
Who directed The Chocolate Farmer?
The Chocolate Farmer was directed by Rohan Fernando.
How long is The Chocolate Farmer?
The Chocolate Farmer has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Chocolate Farmer released?
The Chocolate Farmer was released on May 5, 2011 in theaters.