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Monsieur N. is a 2003 British-French film directed by Antoine de Caunes. It tells the story of the last years of the life of the Emperor Napoléon (played by Philippe Torreton), who was imprisoned by the British on St Helena.
Monsieur N.: Directed by Antoine de Caunes. With Philippe Torreton, Richard E. Grant, Jay Rodan, Elsa Zylberstein. How could Napoleon, the man of war and pioneering military strategist, meekly accept being locked up on a storm-lashed rock in the middle of the Atlantic ocean?
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- Biography, Drama, Mystery
- Antoine de Caunes
Feb 12, 2003 · Fresh from seeing his army defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte (Philippe Torreton) is in a jail cell on the British-controlled island of St. Helena.
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- Philippe Torreton
- Antoine de Caunes
- Drama, History
- A Murder Mystery Based on A Historical Enigma: Napoleon’s Last Battle
- A Historically Accurate Thriller
- Napoleon, Opposite Monsieur N.
1815. After the period of the Hundred Days which saw Napoleon's return to power, the fallen Emperor was taken prisoner by the British government from whom he had requested asylum, and sent to the island of St Helena, accompanied by a small entourage, some faithful allies and some with a vested interest. How could Napoleon, the victor of so many bat...
This murder mystery is built around a specific historical event, around the issues arising from diverging testimonies. That said, the authors have avoided the trap of “the quest for historical truth”, with regard for what is, for some Napoleon enthusiasts, a sensitive subject. The context and the historical facts are there; that being said, Ali nev...
Napoleon. The role is so charged with myth that there has probably never been a role so intimidating to play. Everyone has “their” image of Napoleon. Torreton has a great deal of remarkable theatre experience, and it was this that saved him from the mannerisms that one might be tempted to use in order to act (or overact) such a character. Indeed, n...
Jan 23, 2014 · Monsieur N. (2003) - Trailer. Unifrance. 257K subscribers. 151. 34K views 10 years ago. Directed by : Antoine de Caunes Produced by : Loma Nasha Films Genre: Fiction - Runtime: 2 h 7 min...
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Exiled dictator Napoleon Bonaparte, aided by an American pirate and a former general, hatches a plot to escape the confines of his prison island. Watch trailers & learn more.
Oct 22, 2004 · Overview. This film covers the last years of the Emperor's life, imprisoned by the British on St Helena, a remote island off the west coast of Africa. Napoleon retains a loyal entourage of officers who help him plot his escape and evade the attentions of the island's overzealous governor, Sir Hudson Lowe. Director.
