Napoleon details the rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless ascent to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby), showcasing his visionary military and political tactics. As you'd expect from the director of Bladerunner and Gladiator, the drama plays out amid the most dynamic battle sequences ever filmed.