Set in 18th century Paris, Chevalier is 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 an acclaimed 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. A sweeping costume drama elevated by its soundtrack and revolutionary spirit, Chevalier brings a lost legend back to center stage.
“As a celebration of a musical genius, Chevalier is a wildly entertaining ride, a thrilling history lesson in the making that remains as timely as ever.” — Manuel Betancourt, The A.V. Club
directed by
Stephen Williams
Stephen Williams
written by
Stefani Robinson
Stefani Robinson
with
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tamara Weaving, Lucy Boynton
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tamara Weaving, Lucy Boynton