Napoleon
- Synopsis
- Originally conceived by Gance as the first of six films about Napoleon, this five-and-a-half-hour epic features full-scale historical creations of episodes from his personal and political life, that see Bonaparte overcome fierce rivals and political machinations to seal his imperial destiny.
Digitally restored by the BFI National Archive and film historian Kevin Brownlow.
Extras include:
ABEL GANCE: CHARM OF DYNAMITE (Kevin Brownlow, 1968, 50 mins): Documentary on the life and work of Abel Gance, narrated by director Lindsay Anderson.
Interview with composer Carl Davis on the recording of the score for Napoleon
Sixty page illustrated book including new essays on the film and music plus full film credits. - Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Year of release
- 1927
- Notes
- Also available on DVD (£29.99 + P&P)
- Subjects
- Film studies
- Keywords
- Napoleon Bonaparte; silent films; film restoration
Credits
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Music
- Carl Davis
- Contributor
- Kevin Brownlow
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- BR Region B, Blu-Ray DVD
- Price
- £34.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 332 minutes
- Year
- 2016
Distributor
- Name
BFI Video
- video.films@bfi.org.uk
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7957 8957
- Fax
- 020 7957 8968
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
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