A new Napoleon clip for Sony Pictures’ forthcoming epic war drama has been revealed, featuring Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix as the titular French leader.
The video shows the controversial historical figure as he displays his military prowess and intelligence by coming up with an ingenious plan to defeat their enemies. It highlights the Battle of Austerlitz, where Napoleon lures opposing forces into a brutal icy trap. The film premieres on November 22.
Check out the Napoleon clip below (watch more trailers):
What to expect in Napoleon?
Ridley Scott is directing from a screenplay written by David Scarpa. This marks Phoenix and Scott’s latest collaboration together after previously working together in the acclaimed 2000 epic drama Gladiator. Joining Phoenix are Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Youssef Kerkour, Phil Cornwell, and more.
“Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte,” reads the synopsis. “Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.”
Napoleon is produced by Scott and Kevin Walsh for Scott Free. As Scott prepares for the movie’s upcoming release this year, he is also currently busy working on his long-awaited Gladiator sequel, which will be led by Oscar nominee Paul Mescal.
