The trailer for Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" has been released, focusing on behind-the-scenes action and admiring the performance of Joaquin Phoenix playing the role of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

By: Tetiana Honcharenko | 03.10.2023, 19:40
The trailer for Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" has been released, focusing on behind-the-scenes action and admiring the performance of Joaquin Phoenix playing the role of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte

The short film focuses on the process of making Ridley Scott's Napoleon. The new video is very complimentary - focusing on the outstanding performance of Joaquin Phoenix.

Here's What We've Seen

In the short film "NAPOLEON Vignette - Unique Genius" about the film's voiceover production, "Napoleon" director Ridley Scott and the historical film's star Vanessa Kirby express their admiration for Joaquin Phoenix, who brilliantly reincarnated as French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

Also, it has been leaked that the director has a "fantastic" director's cut of Napoleon, which is almost four and a half hours long.

In addition to commenting on Phoenix's skills, viewers have a chance to see some unique footage from the upcoming film.

"Joaquin was just so incredible." - Kirby says in the video. "Scenes with him just felt really authentic. He was unbelievable at capturing the idiosyncratic, psychological portrait of this unpredictable personality. It was really amazing to watch him touch the really dark places. I could really see him tapping into that kind of psyche."

Ridley Scott explains: "I cast Joaquin because of his passion. When you are doing a film with Joaquin, he comes alive; he's evolving into Napoleon Bonaparte. He's one of the best."

Vanessa Kirby plays the role of Napoleon's lover and future empress, Josephine.

Here's What The Movie Is About

"Napoleon" is an epic action film full of superb special effects that tells the vicissitudes of the life of the famous French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The film depicts Bonaparte's steady path to power, revealing his intriguing relationship with his one true love, Josephine. The film showcases his vision of military and political tactics against a backdrop of thrilling battle scenes, as stated - unparalleled in the world of cinema.

When We Can Expect It

"Napoleon" will be released in cinemas on November 22. The film is being distributed by Apple TV+ and will be available to watch on the platform after the big screen broadcasts.