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Chevalier

2023
PG-13
1h 48m
Biography, Drama, Historical

Based on factual story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African enslaved and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated lov...

Release Date

Apr 6, 2023 | Theatrical Wide (1,281 locations)

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Box Office

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Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$1,521,288
Total Worldwide:
$3,942,014

Director & Top Cast

Stephen Williams
Director

Samara Weaving

Lucy Boynton

Minnie Driver
La Guimard

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Marton Csokas

Summaries

Storyline

Based on the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) herself and her court. An opulent historical drama, Chevalier shares the story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and brings to light on a brilliant Black composer and violinist whose legacy has been woefully violin virtuoso who was a part of the court of Marie Antoinette. Seeming to surmount racial barriers, Bolonge, who was bestowed with the title of chevalier, ambitiously pursues becoming the next leader of the Paris Opera. His desires for fame, opportunity, love and equality drive him and test him at every turn. As French society faces revolution, he must choose where his true loyalties lie. — KS at ClassicCoupleAcademy.com