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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

Email
video.films@bfi.org.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7957 8957
Fax
020 7957 8968
Address
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
 

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