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The son of a French plantation owner and an African slave rises to become a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer in French society, but faces clashes with Marie Antoinette.
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Based on 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 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 herself and her court.
"A biographical drama that tells a story that is not widely known: the story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who is today considered the first classical composer of African descent. Chevalier tells his story from childhood, as the son of a plantation owner and his slave, to his rise as a violinist, composer, fencing champion and clashes with Marie Antoinette. It is an excellent drama carried by great performances, especially from Kelvin Harrison Jr. (The Waves) in the lead role, accompanied by names like Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) and Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody)."