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Kitbag (2023)

Napoleon
Napoleon
R
Biography
Drama
History
War

Release Date
November 22, 2023
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Ludivine Sagnier, Ben Miles, Tahar Rahim
Runtime
2hr 38min
Main Genre
Biography
Studio
Apple Studios, Apple, BGI Supplies
Writers
David Scarpa

Summary

The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon Bonaparte's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.

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