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Chevalier (2023) (2023)

1h 44m 2023 Ireland, United States of America

Joseph Bologne, the biracial son of a French plantation owner and an African slave, defies the odds to become a prominent figure in 18th-century France. Celebrated for his extraordinary talent as a violinist and composer, he also excels in fencing. However, his journey is marred by a tumultuous romance and a contentious relationship with Marie Antoinette and her court, leading to personal and social challenges. Bologne's story unfolds as a powerful exploration of talent, ambition, and the complexities of race and class in a turbulent historical period.

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