BURBANK, CA (May 22, 2023) –Searchlight Pictures’ universally acclaimed Chevalier will be available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Movies Anywhere on June 16.
A riveting exploration of the life and work of composer Joseph Bologne, this extraordinary film has been described as “a visually captivating take on a musical genius” (Robert Daniels, Roger Ebert.com), “a wildly entertaining ride” (Manuel Betancourt, AV Club) and “captivating, moving, and poignant” (Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant).
It is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and fans can discover the untold story of Bologne with the exclusive behind-the-scenes “Chevalier: Note By Note” bonus content.
Film Synopsis
Inspired by 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 (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) and her court.
Bonus Features*
Featurette
- Chevalier: Note By Note – Discover the untold story of Joseph Bologne, an incredibly talented violinist and composer. In this piece we hear from filmmakers, cast and crew on their journey from discovering this hidden historical figure to bringing his story to life. (TRT 15:49)
* Bonus features vary by product and retailer
Cast
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Chevalier
Samara Weaving as Marie-Josephine
Lucy Boynton as Marie Antoinette
Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Nanon
Marton Csokas as Marquis De Montalembert
Alex Fitzalan as Philippe
Minnie Driver as La Guimard
Directed by
Stephen Williams
Produced by
Ed Guiney
Andrew Lowe
Stefani Robinson
Dianne McGunigle
Screenplay by
Stefani Robinson
Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: June 16
Product SKU
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Feature Run Time
Approx. 108 minutes
Rating
U.S. Rated PG-13
* For thematic content, some strong language, suggestive material and violence
Aspect Ratio
Digital: 1.85 (16 x 9)
U.S. Audio
Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms), Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital
U.S. Subtitles
English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)