Ridley Scott’s Napoleon Biopic Hits Cinema Screens

From director Ridley Scott comes eagerly awaited historical drama ‘Napoleon’. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the self-anointed French Emperor himself and Vanessa Kirby as all-powerful Empress Josephine, Scott’s celebrated biopic details the spectacular rise and fall of a once unknown Corsican soldier, turned ruthless military leader whose strategic prowess and relentless ambitions are still revered today. Largely filmed here in the UK, Senior Assistant Set Decorator Liz Ainley describes working on sumptuous and incredibly fast moving sets on location at Blenheim Palace, Petworth House and Boughton House. ‘Napoleon’ is available to watch in cinemas worldwide from today.