In a recent interview Scott has confessed that the bum ache factor has meant that he has curtailed Napoleon's running time in cinemas (to two hours and 38 minutes) but he plans to release the full, unexpurgated version on a streaming service, in an edit that could run to more than four hours.
The rise of streaming platforms has, however, brought the issue into sharper focus. Without the physical restrictions of the cinema environment, Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV+ can provide a haven for longer, more expansive work if they feel it will appeal to their subscribers. The ethics behind it are less clear.
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