Napoleon: An Epic Life (2002): S01E02 – 1800-1807

Introduction Napoleon is a 2002 historical miniseries which explored the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. It was the most expensive television miniseries in Europe up to that time, costing an equivalent of (USD) $46,330,000 to produce. The miniseries covered Napoleon’s military successes and failures, including the battles of Austerlitz, Eylau, and Waterloo and the retreat from…

Andrew Marshall

29/12/2023

1–2 minutes

Adventure, Biography, Drama, French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, Napoleonic Era, Napoleonic Wars

Introduction

Napoleon is a 2002 historical miniseries which explored the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.

It was the most expensive television miniseries in Europe up to that time, costing an equivalent of (USD) $46,330,000 to produce. The miniseries covered Napoleon’s military successes and failures, including the battles of Austerlitz, Eylau, and Waterloo and the retreat from Russia. It also delved into Napoleon’s personal life: his marriage to and divorce from Josephine de Beauharnais, his marriage to Marie Louise, the Duchess of Parma and daughter of Francis II, and his affairs with Eleanore Denuelle and Marie Walewska.

The series draws from Max Gallo’s biography. Also known as Le tricorne de Napoleon (working title, France).

Outline

A masterful soldier, tactician and statesmen, Napoleon Bonaparte’s courage and love for his country sees him rise from an unpaid general consumed with ambition to the most powerful man in Europe.

Napoleon: An Epic Life Series

You can find a full index and overview of Napoleon: An Epic Life here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 14 October 2002.
Running Time: 90 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: France.
Language: French and English.