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Chevalier is a 2022 American biographical drama film based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film is directed by Stephen Williams and written by Stefani Robinson.
Apr 6, 2023 · Son of an African slave and a French farmer, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, achieves an unthinkable position in society as a famous violinist, composer and fencer, in addition to experiencing an ill-fated love affair.
Nov 9, 2022 · Chevalier is based on the true story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a revered French violinist whose career was hampered by racism. Joseph Bologne was born in 1745 in the French Antilles to Georges de Bologne Saint-Georges, a plantation owner, and his wife’s African father.
Jun 16, 2023 · “Chevalier” director Stephen Williams (HBO’s “Watchmen”) breaks down the real-life story behind the film, and how rock legends Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton inspired a key scene.
Apr 21, 2023 · Harrison’s powerful performance and the chance to learn about this extraordinary artist make Chevalier more than worthwhile.
Apr 22, 2023 · CNN — Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is not quite a household name – yet. The 18th century Afro-Caribbean historical figure is best known as a composer, sometimes...
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...
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Apr 21, 2023 · The film Chevalier, which comes out today, dramatizes Bologne’s rise and spotlights the erasure of Black classical artists of 18th- and 19th-century Europe.
Apr 20, 2023 · The real Chevalier de Saint-Georges looks commanding and impossibly handsome in a rare portrait from the era. And the actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. matches that beauty.
Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.
