Director Ridley Scott’s version of his 2023 historical epic Napoleon It has arrived on Apple TV+.
Apple Original Films has released a new version containing 48 minutes of never-before-seen footage from the Oscar-nominated film. Napoleon: Director’s Cut The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French Emperor and delves deeper into the origins and rise of the military leader through the prism of his often volatile relationship with his wife Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby.
The director’s cut also focuses on Josephine’s origin story with what Apple promises are more extravagant costumes, larger-than-life new sets, and a never-before-seen Marengo battle scene. Napoleon Written by David Scarpa, the film covers three decades of European history as the military leader won the Revolutionary Wars and rose to become Emperor of France in 1804, only to end his life in exile.
Napoleon Featuring extensive battlefield footage, the film tells the story of the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars, eventually becoming Emperor of France in 1804. In addition to Phoenix as the original short-lived French king, Napoleon also stars Ben Miles, Matthew Needham, Tahar Rahim, Youssef Kerkour, and Phil Cornwell, among others.
Scott’s director’s cut of the film provides more detail about Napoleon’s death, from the assassination attempt to his failed invasion of Russia. Napoleon: Director’s Cut It is produced by Apple Studios in association with Scott Free Productions.
Scott directed and produced the final version with Kevin Walsh, Mark Huffam, and Phoenix, with Michael Bruce and Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.
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