Film - Chevalier

Inspired by the incredible story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and heading for cinemas next spring thanks to Searchlight Pictures, watch the trailer for Chevalier...

Press Release

The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph 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) herself and her court.

Chevalier stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Minnie Driver, Sian Clifford, Alex Fitzalan and Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo. Directed by Stephen Williams (Watchmen), the film is written by Stefani Robinson (Atlanta) and produced by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe at Element Pictures, Stefani Robinson, and Dianne McGunigle. Production designer Karen Murphy, director of photography Jess Hall, composer Michael Abels, costume designer Oliver García, editor John Axelrad and set decorator Lotty Sanna round out the production team.

Searchlight Pictures presents Chevalier, in cinemas from 7th April 2023

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