A spectacle-filled action epic that explores the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien), the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby), showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.
Join Professor Michael Broers, historical consultant on the film, for a special talk on 13 Dec on the representations of Napoleon in Ridley Scott’s film, as well as the historical accuracy and Napoleon’s legacy.