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‘Napoleon’ and the Top Five "Great Men" Movies

The Big Picture

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Great Men and Their Portrayals in Movies

The speakers discuss the concept of 'great men' in movies, exploring how they are often depicted and how certain films complicate the idea of greatness. They mention specific movies like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'The Life of Emil Zola' as examples. The chapter also touches on the impact of science and AI on humanity, as well as the representation of historical figures in movies.

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