Summary
The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Joseph Bologne 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 and her court.
Cast
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Joseph
Samara Weaving
Marie-Josephine
Lucy Boynton
Marie Antoinette
Alex Fitzalan
Philippe
Minnie Driver
La Guimard
Sian Clifford
Madame de Genlis
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Christoph Gluck
Marton Csokas
Montalembert
Alec Newman
Poncet
Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo
Nanon
Jessica Boone
La Arnould
Jim High
George Bologne
Fatou Sohna
Rosie
Sam Barlien
King Louis XVI
Martin Matejcik
Alexander Picard
Ben Bradshaw
La Bossiere
Joseph Prowen
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Crew
Director
Stephen Williams
Writer
Stefani Robinson
Reviews
msbreviews
April 20, 2023
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"Chevalier holds a screenplay by Stefani Robinson that doesn't escape the predictability of the usual biopic structure, but director Stephen Williams offers a careful, surprisingly captivating look at the life story of composer Joseph Bologne. A thematically sensitive yet tremendously inspiring narrative set to incredibly cathartic classical music that allows for a powerful, climactic conclusion. The cast is wonderful, as Kelvin Harrison Jr. delivers one of the best performances of 2023 to date. Costume design and makeup will surely get many nominations in the next awards season."
Rating: B
