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Chevalier (Marquee Screening)

Directed by Stephen Williams
United States
2022
107 mins

Inspired by the incredible 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. His story includes an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) herself and her court.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Stephen Williams
  • Cast
    Kelvin Harrison, Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Minnie Driver
  • Writer
    Stefani Robinson
  • Genre
    Drama, Music/Musical
  • Theme
    Drama, Music

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