Napoleon, Ridley Scott’s next big film, has given us a lot to talk about in recent weeks But it seems that people are more interested in the director himself than in this film Recent statements by this famous filmmaker against French critics and historians They have attracted a lot of attention from the common people.
In his review Napoleon, Le Figaro, a French newspaper, noted that the film should be called “Barbie and Ken Under the Empire.” Along with this, Napoleon’s biographer Patrice Ghenifi wrote in Le Point magazine that The film is a “very anti-French and very pro-British” rewriting of history. In response, Scott said the following: BBC:
“The French don’t even like themselves. The audience I showed it to in Paris loved it.”
This is not the end, because in an interview Dr The Times, Scott also responds to those who criticize him for not presenting a historically accurate view of Napoleon’s life.
“Like all history, it is reported. Napoleon died and ten years later someone wrote a book. Then someone writes another one with that book and 400 years later, there’s a lot of imagination [en los libros de historia]. When I have a problem with historians I ask them: ‘Excuse me, friend, were you there? No? Well, shut up then.’
Trying to find a middle ground in this conversation, Joaquin Phoenix, the actor who plays Napoleon in the film, mentioned in an interview with empire The movie is Scott’s version of this man’s events, And those who seek truth should read a book.
“If you really want to understand Napoleon, you should probably read and read for yourself.”
Napoleon It is already in theaters in Mexico, so if you have doubts about this film, go to the cinema. In related matters, the first details of the new Star Wars movie have emerged. Likewise, a new season black mirror.
Editor’s note:
Although Ridley Scott has every right to defend his work, he shouldn’t be so harsh about those who criticize his films. Unlike other films, Napoleon is presented as a historical account that respects the man’s history, and not from a perspective that portrays him as someone different.
Through: BBC
