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Simon Schama, historian, and Raph Abraham, film expert, discuss Ridley Scott's film 'Napoleon.' They evaluate its portrayal of Napoleon's character, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. The conversation expands to explore the popularity of historical films and the desire for more variety in cinema. They also touch on cultural frustrations and desires, including undiscovered songs, the release of the last Beatles song, and the love for brilliant cartoons.
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- The film 'Napoleon' appreciated the visual aesthetics and battle scenes but lacked depth in capturing Napoleon's complex personality and the historical context of the era.
- The portrayal of Napoleon in the film missed opportunities to explore important historical events, delve into his psychological profile, and highlight the dangers of charismatic military leadership.
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In this episode of Life and Art from FT Weekend, the hosts discuss Ridley Scott's new movie, Napoleon, with esteemed historian Sir Simon Shama. They share their thoughts on the film and its portrayal of the notorious French Emperor. While they appreciate some aspects of the movie, such as the battle scenes and visual aesthetics, they criticize its inconsistency and lack of depth in capturing Napoleon's character and the complex themes surrounding him. They also highlight missed opportunities to explore the dangers of charismatic military leadership and the historical context of the era. The episode sparks a conversation about the current landscape of historical films and the appeal of revisiting well-known historical figures like Napoleon.
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