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.
"The cast — a wonderful bunch — sustain our interest with their congenial performances. Harrison is especially spry as he balances Saint-Georges’ confidence, jovial comportment and rumored temper." - The Hollywood Reporter
"From the costumes to the cinematography, music, direction and script, Chevalier shines like a bright spotlight that finally gives Joseph Bologne his due. The dramatization of his life works on almost every level and the story has a lot of heart and soul." - Screenrant
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