Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Aidan Monaghan
Sony Pictures Entertainment India presents ‘Napoleon’ : Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix epic drama to explore various facets of French emperor
CURTAIN RAISER – This is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar winning actor, Joaquin Phoenix. Set against a large canvas, the film captures Napoleon Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power and his relationship with Josephine whom he loved genuinely! The screenplay showcases his visionary military and political tactics in the midst some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever showcased on the silver screen!
SYNOPSIS –The screenplay is set during the times of the French Revolution while a young Army Officer, Napoleon Bonaparte, gains prominence as he tactfully drives the British Troops away, thereby managing the Siege of Toulon in 1793! It is now 1795 and Napoleon continues to win while rising in power! Meanwhile, he gets linked up with an aristocratic widow, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby) and eventually marries her! Battle of the Pyramids, Battle of Austerlitz and Battle of Borodino follow and he keeps consolidating his powers! The Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blucher defeat him at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He is exiled to the island of St. Helena! Death embraced him in 1821…
CREDITS –
Directed by-Ridley Scott
Music-Martin Phipps
Cinematography-Dariusz Wolski
The film premiered in Paris on November 14, 2023
Sony Pictures Entertainment India Release in English & Hindi
Napoleon (JOAQUIN PHOENIX, center) looks onto the battlefield in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Aidan MonaghanVanessa Kirby stars as Empress Josephine in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Aidan MonaghanRupert Everett stars as the Duke of Wellington and Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Aidan MonaghanJoaquin Phoenix stars in Apple Original Films NAPOLEON, released theatrically by Columbia Pictures. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original FilmsVanessa Kirby stars as Empress Josephine in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON.Director Ridley Scott (center) on the set with cast and crew of Apple Original Films NAPOLEON, released theatrically by Columbia Pictures.Paul Barras (TAHAR RAHIM, left) and Napoleon (JOAQUIN PHOENIX, center) prepair to launch the night attack in Apple Original Films NAPOLEON, released theatrically by Columbia Pictures.Rupert Everett stars as the Duke of Wellington in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON.Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte and Vanessa Kirby stars as Empress Josephine in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo by: Aidan MonaghanJoaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original FilmsA scene from Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release NAPOLEON. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original FilmsJoaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte in Apple Original Films and Columbia Pictures theatrical release of NAPOLEON. Photo Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original Films
