An epic journey detailing the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte as he navigates the French Revolution and conquers nations, all while struggling with his addictive relationship with his wife, Josephine.
War and Peace (2016) is a TV show adaptation of the epic novel by Leo Tolstoy. It tells the story of five aristocratic families and their experiences during the Napoleonic invasion of Russia.
In the aftermath of Napoleonic rule, Edmond Dantes is imprisoned by his friend Fernand, who also reads a letter containing treasonous information. After years in prison, Edmond befriends a fellow prisoner and learns of a hidden treasure. Escaping, he reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo and plots his revenge against Fernand, Mercedes, Danglars, and Villefort. As he sets them up for failure, he discovers the true meaning of redemption and chooses a life of family and God.
Young Kevin is swept away by a group of mischievous time-traveling dwarves who take him on an epic adventure through various historical periods to steal treasure and evade the evil Supreme Being.
Napoleon (2002) is a TV show that portrays the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution. The show delves into his campaigns, battles, and his transformation from a military hero to a powerful dictator. It explores his personal life, including his relationships, adultery, and his ultimate downfall. This TV mini-series is based on the novel and provides a captivating insight into the French history and the Napoleonic era.
War and Peace is a TV show based on the classic novel by Leo Tolstoy. Set in Russia during the early 19th century, it explores the lives of several characters as they navigate love, war, and the social and political changes of the time.
Two rock-'n-rolling teens, on the verge of failing their class, set out on a quest to make the ultimate school history report after being presented with a time machine. They travel back in time, abducting historical figures to help them complete their report. Along the way, they face challenges, escape from kings, and inspire a future society that reveres them. In the end, they successfully complete their report, pass their class, and are joined by the rescued princesses in their band, Wyld Stallyns.
Désirée is a biographical drama set in 18th-century Sweden, focusing on the life of Désirée Clary, who becomes engaged to General Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, later known as King Charles XIV John of Sweden. The movie explores their tumultuous relationship, the politics of the time, and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Waterloo is a historical epic that recounts the events of the famous Battle of Waterloo, where Napoleon Bonaparte faced off against the Duke of Wellington. The film explores the strategies, sacrifices, and ultimate outcome of this significant moment in history.
Napoleon and Love was a 1974 British television series originally aired on ITV and lasting for 9 episodes from 5 March to 30 April 1974. The series starred Ian Holm in the title role as Napoleon I and depicts his relationships with the women who featured in his life as a backdrop to his rise and fall.
The secret of the Lupin family treasure is out: its location is written inside a dictionary once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte himself! When the dictionary turns up as the prize for a historic motor car race, the notorious Lupin the Third and his criminal cadre race the world's superpowers to win - or steal - the Dictionary and unearth his grandfather's legacy of riches!
Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story (1987) is a TV mini-series that beautifully portrays the passionate love affair between Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine Bonaparte. Set during the time of the French Revolution and the rise of the Napoleonic Empire, the show delves into the challenges faced by the couple as they navigate political intrigues, war, and their own personal ambitions. Through captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, this series immerses the audience in the epic love story of two iconic historical figures.
War and Peace (1956) is an epic film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name. The story follows the lives of several aristocratic families in Russia during the 1805 French invasion of Russia and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The movie explores themes of love, honor, and war as the characters navigate through dramatic events and personal struggles.
In this comedy-drama romance set in 19th-century France, an emperor falls into an alternate history where he is seen as an impostor. He navigates the challenges of dual identity, escapes from an insane asylum, and experiences a role reversal, all while developing a male-female relationship and facing a conspiracy. The story is filled with costumes, disguises, horse-and-carriage rides, and dances, with the backdrop of iconic locations such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Waterloo.
Napoléon (1927) is a silent film that chronicles the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his early military victories to his rise as the Emperor of France. The film showcases significant events, such as the French Revolution and the battles that shaped Napoleon's legacy. Through stunning visuals and innovative techniques like split-screen, the film explores the personal and political challenges faced by Napoleon during his reign. It offers a glimpse into the mind of one of history's most renowned military leaders.
Love and Death (1975) is a comedic movie set during the French occupation of Russia in the 1810s. It follows the story of an anti-hero who embarks on various picaresque adventures while attempting to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte. The film showcases elements of postmodernism, parody, and anarchic comedy, with themes of unrequited love, extramarital affairs, and the complexities of marriage. Through slapstick comedy and philosophical musings, it explores the absurdity and randomness of life and death.
During the Peninsular War, a British army commander, a guerrilla leader, and an Englishman team up to transport a massive cannon across the Iberian Peninsula to aid in the rebellion against the occupying French army. Along the way, they face cultural conflicts, tragic romances, and self-sacrifice as they navigate the treacherous and war-torn land.
It was to be Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest adventure; an invasion of Russia with an army of more than 650,000 men, the largest the world had yet seen. The Emperor's irresistible progress into the vast Russian interior saw many brutal conflicts including the Battle of Borodino, one of the bloodiest day's fighting in military history. Napoleon would not be defeated in battle but by Russian guile and the savages of winter snows. To this day the infamous retreat from Moscow epitomises the suffering of ordinary soldiers. This documentary is a powerful record of one of history's greatest military disasters, and features period imagery, dramatised "eye-witness" accounts, expert analysis, and extensive footage from the Oscar-winning Russian film "War and Peace".
Edmond Dantès, a young sailor falsely accused of treason, escapes from prison after fourteen years and seeks revenge on those who betrayed him. Along the way, he discovers a hidden treasure that changes his life.