Napoleon and Me

Napoleon and Me

2006 · 110 min · IT · 6.1 (100 votes)
Dir. Paolo Virzì · Starring Daniel Auteuil, Elio Germano, Monica Bellucci, Francesca Inaudi, Sabrina Impacciatore, Valerio Mastandrea · Music Paolo Buonvino
ComedyWarHistory

Elba island, 1814. Martino is a young teacher, idealist and strongly anti Napoleon, in love with the beautiful and noble Baroness Emily. The young man finds himself serving as librarian to the Great Emperor in exile, whom he deeply hates, yet soon begins recording Napoleon's memoirs, getting to know and learning to value the man behind the myth. Among seductions and affairs, expectations and fears, he will craft a precise portrait that nevertheless will not manage to hide a final, inevitable, disappointment.

VIBE

A charming, witty romp through history. It's a lighthearted look at an iconic figure, blending romance and historical satire with a steady pace. Perfect for a cozy watch, it offers a fresh perspective on a larger-than-life character.

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