Chevalier
PG-13, 2022, Searchlight Pictures
Director:
Stephen Williams
Starring:
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton
Plot:
Based on factual story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African enslaved and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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Musician challenges rival to operatic duel
Themes: Competition, Rivalry
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Music lifts spirits of man sunk in depression
Themes: Bitterness, Depression, Encouragement, Music, Self-Pity
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Former slave plays violin battle with Mozart
Themes: Appearances, Competition, Music, Underestimate
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Boy's surprising skill impresses even racist headmaster
Themes: Excellence, Gifting, Judging, Outward Appearance, Prejudice, Racism, Underestimate
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Military engineer's fiercest battle is the enemy within
Themes: Armor of God, Hidden Sin, Satan, Spiritual Warfare
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Unskilled hopefuls audition for opera
Themes: Incompetence, Skill, Talent, Teachability
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Man believes he has to earn love through success
Themes: Achievement, Love, Success, Works