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The year is 1816, and Napoleon, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl Betsy his life story. His meteoric rise to military prominence begins with his victory over the Royalists in 1795, which is followed by campaigns in Italy and Egypt. He marries the young and capricious Josephine de Beauharnais, the love of his life, who unfortunately cannot bear him any children. After a coup d'état he seizes power in France and crowns himself Emperor of the French in 1804. After his decisive victory at Austerlitz, Napoleon reorganizes Europe and makes his relatives into princes and kings. Continuing resistance by the Spanish results in some initial losses, however. Meanwhile, Napoleon is increasingly fascinated by other women, including the Polish patriot Maria Walewska, who bears him a son. Napoleon intends to found an imperial dynasty, however, to strengthen his position. After divorcing Josephine, he marries the Austrian princess Marie-Luise,... Written by Anonymous
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Napoléon: This affair doesn't concern you, or my family. It's an affair of state. It concerns the government of France, and me.
Joséphine de Beauharnais: And you, yes, you! You could have pardoned him. You didn't need anyone. You only had to say one word. One little word!
Napoléon: If he - had asked me to spare him... but those Bourbons are so stupidly proud.
Joséphine de Beauharnais: Proud, yes, but innocent!...
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Written by 'Michel Cusson'
Performed by Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra-Sif 309
Courtesy of Virgin Classics
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In July 2003 dollars, the film costs $46,330,000 to make. See more »Goofs
All the battle scenes, intended to be a highlight of the series with significant numbers of soldiers presented, oddly and inaccurately show soldiers advancing slowly in short half-steps when in reality they marched at full stride. See more »Quotes
Joséphine de Beauharnais: Look at me. Why don't you look at me? You've done it. You've done a dreadful thing. Although I begged you not to, and so did your mother, your entire family.Napoléon: This affair doesn't concern you, or my family. It's an affair of state. It concerns the government of France, and me.
Joséphine de Beauharnais: And you, yes, you! You could have pardoned him. You didn't need anyone. You only had to say one word. One little word!
Napoléon: If he - had asked me to spare him... but those Bourbons are so stupidly proud.
Joséphine de Beauharnais: Proud, yes, but innocent!...
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Alternate Versions
There is a two-episode miniserie (approx. 90 mins each) that aired in English language (not-dubbed) on A&E. There is also an extended DVD version, which I do not have the detail for (also from A&E). See more »Soundtracks
La Bataille d'Eylau (The Battle of Eylau)Written by 'Michel Cusson'
Performed by Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra-Sif 309
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This series, consisting (in Germany) of 4 parts, tells the story of the most important figure in French history, Napoléon Bonaparte whose remarkable career started as a mere officer in an artillery regiment. The film focuses especially on Napoléon's (C. Clavier) relationship to his early love, Josephine, who is quite beautiful but also some years older than Napoléon. Indeed, most of the film is centered largerly around the numerous affairs and relationships of the Emperor, who seeks an heir but also to strenghten the french influence in Europe. There are some quite fascinating battle-scenes, although, for a 42 million Euro project, one might say they could've been done better. Obviously most of the money has been spent on the wonderful costumes, and, naturally, on the prominent cast, which includes some famous European, as well as Amercian actors.
Generally, if you are interested in such kind of movies and have a certain knowledge of the historical facts, "Napoléon" is absolutely recommendable. It might have some flaws, and some historical facts may be, to the normally educated, not clear, but then, it's only a TV movie. And it's really rather enjoyable, bringing a fascinating period of European history to life.