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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.
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Samara Weaving
Marie-Josephine
Minnie Driver
La Guimard
Marton Csokas
Montalembert
Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Joseph
Lucy Boynton
Marie Antoinette
Alec Newman
Poncet
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Christoph Gluck
Sian Clifford
Madame de Genlis
Jessica Boone
La Arnould
Jim High
George Bologne
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Kelvin Harrison Jr. delivers a stunning performance as Bologne, exuding confidence and self-possession despite the challenges he faces. His character's personal journey is emotionally resonant and beautifully portrayed on-screen, thanks in part to the impressive work of the costume and production design teams.
While the historical context of the French Revolution is important in telling this story, it feels like a subplot that's been wedged in, rather than fully developed. Nevertheless some aspects of the plot feel underdeveloped, Harrison's performance alone is enough to make this movie a standout.
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Kelvin Harrison Jr. delivers a stunning performance as Bologne, exuding confidence and self-possession despite the challenges he faces. His character's personal journey is emotionally resonant and beautifully portrayed on-screen, thanks in part to the impressive work of the costume and production design teams.
While the historical context of the French Revolution is important in telling this story, it feels like a subplot that's been wedged in, rather than fully developed. Nevertheless some aspects of the plot feel underdeveloped, Harrison's performance alone is enough to make this movie a standout.
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