Movie

Napoleon

87%Criticscertified68 reviews90%Audience110 reviews

9.3320average critics score, out of 1019273h 55mG

BiographyHistoryDrama

This ambitious silent film, renowned for its groundbreaking camerawork and editing, portrays the early life of French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte (Albert Dieudonne), beginning with his childhood and ending with a successful military campaign in Italy. A native of Corsica, Napoleon becomes a staunch supporter of his island home, but eventually flees due to conflicts with its leadership. Once settled on the French mainland, Napoleon begins his climb up the military ranks.

Directed by:

Abel Gance