Inspired by 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) and her court.
Few people are as deserving as the grand-scale biopic as Joseph Bologne, and even when it’s hitting false notes, “Chevalier” dazzles because of the untapped magic of its central character.
indieWire
The always dashing Harrison gives a wholly freeing performance, uplifting this biopic to a visually resplendent and captivating take on a musical genius.
RogerEbert.com
| Genre |
MusicPeriod Drama
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| Runtime | 107 minutes |
| Rated | 14A |
| Directed By | Stephen Williams |
| Starring | Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton |
| Language | English |
| Country |
USA
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