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Actor: Juliette BinocheFilm:"Chocolat" Nomination: Best Actress Age: 36 Previous Oscar Noms: Best Supporting Actress, "The English Patient"(1996) -- WINNER Previous Noms for Role: British Academy Awards Golden Globes Screen Actors Guild Awards Character Bio: In "Chocolat." Juliette Binoche plays Vianne Rocher, a unusual woman who whisks into a sleep French town in the later '50s with her daughter. Vianne, wearing bright colors and red high heels, opens a chocolate shop. Her self-confidence and sinful treats shake up the small town. Her chocolates not only delight her patrons, but seem to transform those around her - liberating them. Binoche's Vianne has a gift for knowing what each customer needs to brighten their life and expand their possibilities. She not only brings tasty treats to the town, she also brings a new view and fresh breath of air to a town that has too long stuck with it's traditions. Not everyone appreciates what Vianne brings to town; Count Reynaud tries to run her out of business and out of town. Vianne is bolstered by Roux, a drifter, and Armande, her landlady. The Academy Award-winning actress spent time learning the art of chocolate making for her role as Vianne.
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