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10 months agoFrance politics
Obsession, jealousies and Josephine: has Ridley Scott's new film captured the real Napoleon?
Napoleon Bonaparte is a popular subject for filmmakers due to his complexity and historical significance.
Ridley Scott is releasing a film about Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix, which explores his love affair with Josephine and his plans to conquer Europe.
Scott's film joins a long line of cinematic depictions of Napoleon, dating back to the early days of cinema. [ more ]