NAPOLEON is a spectacular action epic depicting the tumultuous rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Academy Award® winner Joaquin Phoenix. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of this major production and directed by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film depicts Bonaparte's relentless path to power - through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Joséphine. Bonaparte's visionary military and political tactics are showcased in some of the most dynamic battle scenes ever filmed.