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Napoleon: Destiny and Death (2021): Cast

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Napoleon: Destiny and Death is a 2021 animated documentary directed by Mathieu Schwartz, starring Tristan Delus as Napoleon Bonaparte, Denis Podalydès and Thierry Lenz. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Mathieu Schwartz
Original language
French
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The story

What Is Napoleon: Destiny and Death About?

The premise of Napoleon: Destiny and Death without spoilers.

On May 5, 1821, the exiled former Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte prepares to die on the remote island of St. Helena. The film explores key moments from his extraordinary life, beginning with his rise as a young captain in the revolutionary army. He famously seized Toulon from the royalists in 1793, marking an early triumph in a career defined by ambition and military prowess. The story recounts his ascent to power and eventual downfall, focusing on the final days of a legendary figure.

Napoleon: Destiny and Death Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to victor hugo
  • reference to alfred de vigny
  • reference to honore de balzac
  • reference to chateaubriand
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Cast & crew

Napoleon: Destiny and Death Cast & Characters

Tristan Delus leads the cast as Napoleon Bonaparte, with Denis Podalydès and Thierry Lenz. Directed by Mathieu Schwartz; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mathieu Schwartz

More films directed by Mathieu Schwartz: Eiffel’s Race to the Top, Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End, Pasteur et Koch: Un duel de géants dans la guerre des microbes and Stalin, the Red Tyrant.

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Napoleon: Destiny and Death Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Napoleone Bonaparte: tra il destino e la morte” and “Napoléon et la mort : l'histoire intime d'une destinée”.

Also known as
  • Napoleone Bonaparte: tra il destino e la morte
  • Napoléon et la mort : l'histoire intime d'une destinée
  • Napoleon - Der Tod hat sieben Leben
  • Napoleon, osud a smrt
  • Napoleón: destino y muerte
  • Napoleón, osud a smrť

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Napoleon: Destiny and Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Napoleon: Destiny and Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Napoleon: Destiny and Death?

Napoleon: Destiny and Death runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Napoleon: Destiny and Death released?

Napoleon: Destiny and Death was released on April 24, 2021.

Who directed Napoleon: Destiny and Death?

Napoleon: Destiny and Death was directed by Mathieu Schwartz.

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Who is in the cast of Napoleon: Destiny and Death?

Napoleon: Destiny and Death stars Tristan Delus as Napoleon Bonaparte, Denis Podalydès and Thierry Lenz, among 11 credited actors.

Does Napoleon: Destiny and Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Napoleon: Destiny and Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Napoleon: Destiny and Death in?

The original language of Napoleon: Destiny and Death is French.

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