Chevalier

Chevalier

107 mins | Drama, History | April 5, 2023

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne 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 and her court. Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Chevalier

107 mins | Drama, History | April 5, 2023

Chevalier
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne 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 and her court. Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Element Pictures, Stillking Films, Searchlight Pictures
Original title Chevalier
Directors Stephen Williams
Writers Stefani Robinson

Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

as Chevalier

Samara Weaving

as Marie-Josephine

Lucy Boynton

as Marie Antoinette

Alex Fitzalan

as Philippe

Minnie Driver

as La Guimard

Sian Clifford

as Madame de Genlis

Marton Csokas

as Montalembert

Alec Newman

as Poncet

Jessica Boone

as La Arnould

Jim High

as George Bologne

Ben Bradshaw

as La Bossiere

Fatou Sohna

as Rosie

Sam Barlien

as King Louis XVI

Martin Matejcik

as Alexander Picard