Napoleon, the Man of Destiny
Part two of Blackton's "The Life of Napoleon". After Waterloo, Napoleon reminisces. His triumphs are seen in flashback. The film ends with the exiled Napoleon overlooking the beach of St. Helena.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | History, Drama, War |
| Director | J. Stuart Blackton |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative through a stark contrast between grand, staged battle recreations and the intimate, portrait-like depiction of a fallen leader. It relies on the power of editing to juxtapose public glory with private solitude.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of melancholy and a meditation on how history grinds down the fates of even the most powerful. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: J. Stuart Blackton
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In subdued lighting, with a mood for contemplative historical drama.
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