PEACE BY CHOCOLATE

After the bombing of his family’s chocolate factory, Tareq Hadhad, a Syrian refugee, struggles to settle into small-town life in Nova Scotia. Despite moving to a new country, he’s intent on pursuing his dream to become a doctor. But when his father, Issam, insists that he must focus on survival, Tareq and his family move towards a different, but familiar path: Rebuilding Issam’s chocolate business. What seemed like a nostalgic attempt to cling onto remnants of an old life past becomes an overnight sensation. As father and son both struggle to find common ground and navigate the complexities of family duty, the heightening tension between them threatens to tear the family apart. Based on an internationally recognized true story. Tribeca Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, Six Film Festival Audience Awards plus seven Best Feature Film awards at film festivals. Special Invited Guests Director Jonathan Keijser and Tareq Hadhad, plus Audience Award Winners Announcement, Closing Night sweet surprises.

“A true story brought to dramatic life with a combination of genuine humor and deep pathos, Peace by Chocolate tackles the weighty issues of our present with a healthy dose of whimsy.” –Film Festival Today

“As expected, comedy comes from the fish-out-water situations and the language barrier—but it’s never disrespectful or stereotypical.” –AtHomeinHollywood.com

DIRECTOR
Jonathan Keijser