Napoleone Imperatore Perverso (1998) [DVD5]

Details:

• Format: DVD5
• Duration: 01:21:54
• Resolution: 720x576
• Frame Rate: 25 fps
• File Size: 4.20 GB

Description: The film "NAPOLEON," directed by Luca Damiano, serves as a satirical, shot-on-video interpretation of Napoleon Bonaparte's love life, contrasting the grand ambitions of Stanley Kubrick's unrealized project. The narrative begins in April 1821, featuring Napoleon in captivity on St. Helena, where he recounts his romantic escapades to a journalist.

The character of Napoleon is played by Roberto Malone, who, despite being an unconventional choice, effectively portrays the historical figure's complexities. The story employs flashbacks, showcasing his relationship with Carlotta, played by Lea Martini, who is credited with teaching him military strategies through a playful sexual encounter. Subsequent scenes explore Napoleon's first meeting with his future wife Josephine (Erika Bella) and his military campaigns, including a sequence in Egypt with belly dancers. The film utilizes stock footage to represent various locales, though this approach is noted as unconvincing. Additional characters include Napoleon's second wife, Maria Louisa (Betty Anderson), and a humorous reimagining of his defeat at Waterloo, which includes a narrative twist involving prostitutes gifted to the army. This culminates in a clever conclusion that intertwines humor and historical revisionism, maintaining a witty tone throughout.

Cast:

• Director: Luca Damiano
• Female Cast: Lea Martini, Erika Bella, Betty Anderson, Baby Nielsen, Regina Sipos, Jeanette La Douce, Maria Bellucci, Krisztina, Valeria Dori, Carolina Spagnoli
• Male Cast: Roberto Malone, Francesco Malcom, Ramon Nomar, Andrea Dioguardi, Omar Williams, Andrea Spider, Silvio Evangelista
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