Chevalier movie storyline. Based on the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. An opulent historical drama, Chevalier shares the story of Joseph Bologne, a Black composer and brings to light on a brilliant Black composer and violinist whose legacy has been woefully violin virtuoso who was a part of the court of Marie Antoinette.
Seeming to surmount racial barriers, Bolonge, who was bestowed with the title of chevalier, ambitiously pursues becoming the next leader of the Paris Opera. His desires for fame, opportunity, love and equality drive him and test him at every turn. As French society faces revolution, he must choose where his true loyalties lie.
Chevalier is a 2022 American biographical drama film directed by Stephen Williams and written by Stefani Robinson. It is based on the life of the titular French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, played by Kelvin Harrison Jr.. The film also stars Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver, and Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo.
Chevalier had its world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022. Originally set to be released by Searchlight Pictures in theaters on April 7, 2023, the date was pushed back to April 21, 2023, and its on-demand release came on June 16, 2023.
Chevalier grossed $3.5 million in the United States and Canada, and $323,047 in the United Kingdom, for a total worldwide of $3.9 million. In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside The Covenant, Evil Dead Rise, and the wide expansion of Beau Is Afraid, and was projected to gross $1–3 million from 1,275 theaters in its opening weekend. It ended up debuting to $1.5 million, finishing 11th at the box office.
Chevalier (2023)
Directed by: Stephen Williams
Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr, Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Sian Clifford, Sam Barlien, Joseph Prowen
Screenplay by: Stefani Robinson
Production Design by: Karen Murphy
Cinematography by: Jess Hall
Film Editing by: John Axelrad
Costume Design by: Oliver Garcia
Set Decoration by: Lotty Sanna
Art Direction by: Gemma Randall
Music by: Kris Bowers
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for thematic content, some strong language, suggestive material and violence.
Distributed by: Walt Disney Hictures
Release Date: September 11, 2022 (TIFF), April 21, 2023 (United States)
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