1 00:01:04,397 --> 00:01:08,768 [drumroll] 2 00:01:08,768 --> 00:01:10,437 [guillotine falls] 3 00:01:10,437 --> 00:01:12,772 [crowd cheering] 4 00:01:17,110 --> 00:01:18,545 [breathes shakily] 5 00:01:18,545 --> 00:01:21,448 [crowd shouting] 6 00:01:26,860 --> 00:01:27,320 [guillotine falls] 7 00:01:27,320 --> 00:01:29,656 [cheering] 8 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:39,199 - [crowd shouting] - [breathing shakily] 9 00:01:40,333 --> 00:01:42,102 [guillotine falls] 10 00:01:42,102 --> 00:01:44,437 - [fife and drum playing] - [cheering] 11 00:01:55,749 --> 00:01:59,190 [horse hooves trotting] 12 00:01:59,190 --> 00:02:01,755 [crowd jeering, clamoring] 13 00:02:07,627 --> 00:02:09,129 Get back, you lot. 14 00:02:27,313 --> 00:02:28,815 {\an8}Get to the guillotine. 15 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:34,254 {\an8}[jeering, clamoring continue] 16 00:02:47,801 --> 00:02:50,300 [breathing shakily] 17 00:03:02,682 --> 00:03:03,883 {\an8}[grunts] 18 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:11,524 {\an8}[grunts] 19 00:03:20,533 --> 00:03:21,768 [sighs] 20 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:30,877 {\an8}[drumroll] 21 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:36,683 {\an8}- [laughing, cheering] - The scourge of France! 22 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:41,321 {\an8}[cheering] 23 00:04:04,744 --> 00:04:08,314 - Terror is nothing more than justice. - [people clamoring] 24 00:04:08,314 --> 00:04:11,518 Prompt, severe, inflexible. 25 00:04:12,619 --> 00:04:17,357 It is therefore an emanation of virtue. 26 00:04:17,357 --> 00:04:19,259 [clamoring continues] 27 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:22,529 Now, she was guilty of three charges against you: 28 00:04:23,663 --> 00:04:25,965 depletion of the national treasury, 29 00:04:27,233 --> 00:04:31,738 conspiracy against the internal and external security of state, 30 00:04:32,806 --> 00:04:38,211 and high treason for acting in the interests of the enemy. 31 00:04:41,614 --> 00:04:43,650 Mercy for the villains? 32 00:04:46,219 --> 00:04:47,220 No. 33 00:04:48,154 --> 00:04:50,824 Mercy for the innocent. 34 00:04:50,824 --> 00:04:53,626 - Mercy for the unfortunate. - [people cheering] 35 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:56,429 Mercy for humanity. 36 00:04:56,429 --> 00:04:58,498 [clamoring] 37 00:05:00,600 --> 00:05:04,504 [revolutionary] An inescapable outcome of democracy's connection 38 00:05:05,238 --> 00:05:08,808 {\an8}in relation to the nation's immediate demands at this moment... 39 00:05:08,808 --> 00:05:11,411 {\an8}The British navy have taken the port of Toulon. 40 00:05:11,878 --> 00:05:14,247 {\an8}Half the French fleet is trapped there. 41 00:05:14,247 --> 00:05:17,617 If we lose those ships, the Republic will fall. 42 00:05:18,685 --> 00:05:22,122 Lucky for us, there are only 2,000 English troops in Toulon. 43 00:05:22,989 --> 00:05:29,429 But we are short of artillery and led by a general who was a court painter. 44 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:32,999 It is not necessary to recapture Toulon itself. 45 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,203 The town is not a town. The town is a port. 46 00:05:38,505 --> 00:05:40,807 If the harbor's untenable to the English fleet, 47 00:05:40,807 --> 00:05:42,750 the town must surrender. 48 00:05:42,809 --> 00:05:46,379 My brother, Captain Bonaparte, as artillery officer, 49 00:05:46,379 --> 00:05:50,617 has organized heated shots against English ships. 50 00:05:51,184 --> 00:05:54,540 He has proven his commitment to the Republic. 51 00:05:55,455 --> 00:05:57,457 And how do you propose to take the harbor? 52 00:05:58,224 --> 00:06:00,727 Capture the fort that dominates the harbor, 53 00:06:01,461 --> 00:06:02,762 and you have the city. 54 00:06:08,100 --> 00:06:11,905 We must make an example, or other cities will fall. 55 00:06:13,573 --> 00:06:15,241 And I, for one, 56 00:06:15,241 --> 00:06:19,412 will never let the royalists or the English take my region. 57 00:06:20,413 --> 00:06:21,481 [chuckles] 58 00:06:21,481 --> 00:06:23,550 [people cheering] 59 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:27,787 - [horse whinnies] - [soldiers chattering] 60 00:06:32,425 --> 00:06:33,426 {\an8}[soldier] Morning, sir. 61 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:35,962 {\an8}General Carteaux? 62 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:38,398 He's over there. 63 00:06:44,671 --> 00:06:48,508 [Napoleon] Lucien, my dear brother, I am in Toulon already. 64 00:06:49,776 --> 00:06:55,582 The troops are in a poor state, and your conscripts untrained and undisciplined. 65 00:06:56,316 --> 00:06:59,986 Without equipment and resources, I see only failure. 66 00:07:14,634 --> 00:07:19,239 We are collecting scrap iron to recast small mortars more suitable for my plan. 67 00:07:20,106 --> 00:07:21,574 If we do not succeed, 68 00:07:22,275 --> 00:07:27,800 those in power will only see us as Corsican ruffians unfit for higher office, 69 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:29,649 and our mother's ambitions will be quashed. 70 00:07:42,262 --> 00:07:45,331 [peddler 1] That's it, madam. Fine eye you have. 71 00:07:45,331 --> 00:07:48,601 - [peddler 2] There you go. - [peddler 3] I'll still be here next week. 72 00:07:48,601 --> 00:07:50,670 [people chattering] 73 00:07:52,339 --> 00:07:54,107 [Napoleon] The British control the big guns 74 00:07:54,107 --> 00:07:56,209 that point out at their fleet offshore. 75 00:07:57,100 --> 00:08:01,581 Take those guns, and we can fire onto them and end this blockade. 76 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:04,484 [soldiers chattering] 77 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:18,932 [Napoleon] Surprise is my advantage, but I will win by fire. 78 00:08:19,599 --> 00:08:21,601 I cannot wait for your arrival. 79 00:08:22,235 --> 00:08:24,400 Your brother, Napoleon. 80 00:08:25,338 --> 00:08:28,541 [soldier] Oi, shit rag! Yes, you! 81 00:08:32,545 --> 00:08:36,160 Move along now. Go on. Move! 82 00:08:38,485 --> 00:08:40,854 Move them ****ing goats! 83 00:08:41,955 --> 00:08:45,425 Last chance! ****ing move them goats! 84 00:08:45,425 --> 00:08:48,628 [soldier 2 shouting] 85 00:08:48,628 --> 00:08:50,730 [soldier] You better ****ing move them now! 86 00:08:52,198 --> 00:08:53,199 Do you understand? 87 00:08:55,100 --> 00:08:57,237 [French soldiers whispering, grunting] 88 00:08:57,237 --> 00:09:00,707 - [British soldiers singing, distant] - [French soldier 1 shushes] 89 00:09:09,449 --> 00:09:12,686 [British soldiers] ♪ He sat himself down By the fire, my boys ♪ 90 00:09:12,686 --> 00:09:15,722 ♪ To join in our jovial crew ♪ 91 00:09:15,722 --> 00:09:18,892 - [French soldier 2] Get in position. - [French soldier 3] Quick, quick! 92 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:23,129 ♪ By the chimney corner Was his own place ♪ 93 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:26,733 ♪ Where he could sit And dye his old face ♪ 94 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:29,350 ♪ When Jones's ale was new, my boys ♪ 95 00:09:29,350 --> 00:09:30,537 Quick, quick! 96 00:09:30,537 --> 00:09:34,240 ♪ When Jones's ale was new ♪ 97 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:40,747 ♪ Pints of beer and bottles of sherry To help them over the hill so merry ♪ 98 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:45,510 ♪ When Jones's ale was new ♪ 99 00:09:45,510 --> 00:09:46,753 [breathing heavily] 100 00:09:46,753 --> 00:09:48,621 [whispering indistinctly] 101 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:08,908 [grunting] 102 00:10:22,989 --> 00:10:24,824 [whispering indistinctly] 103 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:29,620 [British soldiers singing "Drunken Sailor," muffled] 104 00:10:36,536 --> 00:10:37,537 [Napoleon] Fire! 105 00:10:40,674 --> 00:10:42,342 [British soldier 1] We're under attack! 106 00:10:43,610 --> 00:10:45,545 [shouting, clamoring] 107 00:10:45,545 --> 00:10:48,782 [British soldier 2] We're under attack! Grab your weapons! 108 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:53,186 [French officer 1] Get those ladders up quick, men! 109 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:55,855 [breathes heavily, grunts] 110 00:10:55,855 --> 00:10:57,624 [soldiers shouting] 111 00:11:06,990 --> 00:11:08,702 [British officer] Fire! Hit your target! 112 00:11:11,171 --> 00:11:12,972 [French officer 2] Get the mortars up there! 113 00:11:12,972 --> 00:11:15,642 [straining] 114 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:21,648 [horse whinnies] 115 00:11:21,648 --> 00:11:24,184 Ready, boy? Ready, boy? Ready, boy? 116 00:11:24,184 --> 00:11:25,151 [horse whinnies] 117 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:30,423 Oh, God! [grunts] 118 00:11:33,260 --> 00:11:34,694 [panting] 119 00:11:35,428 --> 00:11:36,896 [grunting] 120 00:11:38,498 --> 00:11:39,733 - You all right? - I'm fine. 121 00:11:40,433 --> 00:11:42,435 [panting, wheezing] 122 00:11:46,773 --> 00:11:48,842 [soldiers shouting] 123 00:12:09,429 --> 00:12:10,597 [shouts] 124 00:12:11,564 --> 00:12:13,199 [both grunting] 125 00:12:23,610 --> 00:12:24,878 [shouts] 126 00:12:27,113 --> 00:12:28,715 [French officer 2] Get the mortars! 127 00:12:28,715 --> 00:12:31,384 [soldiers clamoring, shouting] 128 00:12:38,358 --> 00:12:40,193 [British officer 2] Protect the cannons! 129 00:12:43,630 --> 00:12:44,631 Into position! 130 00:12:46,366 --> 00:12:49,690 [wheezing, panting] 131 00:12:50,270 --> 00:12:53,106 - Vive la France! - [French soldier 1] Vive la France! 132 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:56,976 [shouting, clamoring] 133 00:13:01,481 --> 00:13:04,617 [screaming] 134 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:12,859 [Napoleon wheezing, panting] 135 00:13:12,859 --> 00:13:14,327 Ready the cannons! 136 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:15,929 [French soldier 2] Sir! Yes, sir. 137 00:13:16,863 --> 00:13:17,864 Mortars! 138 00:13:18,465 --> 00:13:21,501 [French officer 3] Elevation 160. 139 00:13:24,938 --> 00:13:27,700 - Fire! - Firing! 140 00:13:30,176 --> 00:13:32,412 [Napoleon] Junot, heated shots! 141 00:13:32,412 --> 00:13:34,314 Fire! 142 00:13:47,994 --> 00:13:49,863 Junot, fire! 143 00:13:49,863 --> 00:13:51,364 Fire! 144 00:13:57,370 --> 00:13:59,439 [shouting, clamoring] 145 00:14:06,379 --> 00:14:08,615 - [Junot] Reload! - [French soldiers] Reload. 146 00:14:12,752 --> 00:14:14,220 Fire! 147 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:16,623 [Junot] Fire! 148 00:14:23,630 --> 00:14:26,332 [French soldiers cheering] 149 00:14:32,405 --> 00:14:34,841 [French officer] Shoulder, hold! 150 00:14:35,575 --> 00:14:40,647 Captain Napoleon Bonaparte, I award you the rank of brigadier general. 151 00:14:44,651 --> 00:14:45,852 Long live the Republic! 152 00:14:46,419 --> 00:14:48,254 [soldiers] Long live the Republic! 153 00:14:48,254 --> 00:14:51,958 Long live the Republic! Long live the Republic! 154 00:14:56,563 --> 00:15:00,667 I promised you brilliant successes, and I've kept my word. 155 00:15:08,675 --> 00:15:10,977 [French officer] Order, hold! 156 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:38,171 [panting] 157 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:41,141 For Mother. 158 00:15:47,113 --> 00:15:50,183 The current leadership of France has passed from enthusiasm 159 00:15:50,183 --> 00:15:51,618 to reckless ambition. 160 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:57,257 And the public perception of the guillotine is lawless passion, 161 00:15:57,924 --> 00:15:59,626 led by Robespierre. 162 00:16:00,427 --> 00:16:02,195 He is unfit to rule. 163 00:16:02,195 --> 00:16:04,164 [snoring] 164 00:16:08,802 --> 00:16:10,770 - [knocks] - Bonaparte. 165 00:16:12,138 --> 00:16:14,574 - [people clamoring] - [politician] France! 166 00:16:14,574 --> 00:16:18,345 It has become increasingly clear, Citizen Robespierre, 167 00:16:18,345 --> 00:16:23,116 that your motivations are to use this blade to your ultimate power! 168 00:16:23,116 --> 00:16:24,584 [people clamoring] 169 00:16:24,584 --> 00:16:26,520 Let me speak! 170 00:16:27,687 --> 00:16:31,524 There is no man in this room who has objected to my methods. 171 00:16:31,524 --> 00:16:36,290 If you say I am guilty, you are all guilty! 172 00:16:37,630 --> 00:16:39,999 [Barras] You are not a defender of freedom. 173 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:46,606 You have deemed yourself judge, jury and executioner, have you not? 174 00:16:46,606 --> 00:16:49,776 You're worse than Caesar! Worse than Caesar! 175 00:16:49,776 --> 00:16:53,460 You are, all of you, the traitors! 176 00:16:53,460 --> 00:16:55,415 - Arrest him! - [clamoring] 177 00:16:58,251 --> 00:16:59,252 [grunts] 178 00:17:04,524 --> 00:17:07,227 [panting] 179 00:17:10,897 --> 00:17:12,198 [citizen] Get him. 180 00:17:13,967 --> 00:17:15,535 - [clicks] - [onlookers gasp] 181 00:17:15,535 --> 00:17:16,636 [sighs] 182 00:17:17,704 --> 00:17:18,705 [gunshot] 183 00:17:21,641 --> 00:17:23,710 [people muttering] 184 00:17:23,710 --> 00:17:26,179 [Robespierre breathing heavily, groaning] 185 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:33,586 [choking] 186 00:17:33,586 --> 00:17:36,523 [screams] 187 00:17:37,824 --> 00:17:39,250 You missed. 188 00:17:39,250 --> 00:17:40,660 [Robespierre wheezes] 189 00:17:42,128 --> 00:17:43,697 The guillotine, my friend. 190 00:17:44,864 --> 00:17:46,700 [prisoners clamoring, cheering] 191 00:18:52,980 --> 00:18:55,101 - [audience laughing] - [puppeteer screaming] 192 00:18:59,606 --> 00:19:01,241 [audience groans] 193 00:19:03,677 --> 00:19:05,145 {\an8}[audience applauding] 194 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:06,780 [musicians singing] 195 00:19:11,384 --> 00:19:13,386 [audience laughing] 196 00:19:20,794 --> 00:19:21,795 [Barras chuckles] 197 00:19:26,633 --> 00:19:29,135 [exclaiming] 198 00:19:34,541 --> 00:19:35,542 [laughs] 199 00:19:38,211 --> 00:19:39,212 [groans] 200 00:19:42,182 --> 00:19:43,950 [growling] 201 00:19:43,950 --> 00:19:46,119 [singing continues] 202 00:19:55,862 --> 00:19:56,863 Ooh. 203 00:20:10,176 --> 00:20:11,845 [croupier] A seven, madame. 204 00:20:19,152 --> 00:20:20,153 Deal again. 205 00:20:27,627 --> 00:20:28,695 [croupier] Your bet. 206 00:20:35,135 --> 00:20:36,136 Seven again. 207 00:20:36,369 --> 00:20:38,204 No. No win. 208 00:20:41,241 --> 00:20:43,243 I'll be out first. That's mine. 209 00:20:53,253 --> 00:20:54,654 Why are you staring at me? 210 00:20:55,955 --> 00:20:57,323 - Am I? - Mmm. 211 00:20:58,358 --> 00:20:59,426 - No, I was not. - Yes. 212 00:21:00,930 --> 00:21:01,261 Oh, you weren't? 213 00:21:02,529 --> 00:21:03,530 I was. 214 00:21:04,964 --> 00:21:07,567 I was staring at-- at your face. 215 00:21:09,350 --> 00:21:10,937 What is this costume you have on? 216 00:21:11,571 --> 00:21:13,406 - This is my uniform. - [scoffs] 217 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:17,243 - I led the French victory at Toulon. - [chuckles] 218 00:21:23,983 --> 00:21:25,418 Do not tell me your name. 219 00:21:28,388 --> 00:21:29,389 [chuckles] 220 00:21:42,135 --> 00:21:43,136 [clears throat] 221 00:21:44,237 --> 00:21:45,705 - General? - [Napoleon] Mmm? 222 00:21:45,705 --> 00:21:49,109 There is a very young man who wishes to see you. 223 00:21:49,109 --> 00:21:51,911 His name is, uh, Eugène Beauharnais. 224 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:53,813 Mmm. 225 00:21:54,414 --> 00:21:55,482 Ow. 226 00:21:56,716 --> 00:21:57,717 [clears throat] 227 00:22:01,121 --> 00:22:02,122 [Junot] Citizen. 228 00:22:10,663 --> 00:22:11,998 General Bonaparte. 229 00:22:12,599 --> 00:22:13,600 Yes? 230 00:22:13,600 --> 00:22:17,837 My name is Eugène Beauharnais, son of Joséphine Beauharnais. 231 00:22:18,605 --> 00:22:19,606 What do you want? 232 00:22:20,740 --> 00:22:22,142 My father's saber. 233 00:22:22,776 --> 00:22:27,180 I-It was taken from him before he was arrested and executed. 234 00:22:28,181 --> 00:22:29,449 Yes? 235 00:22:29,449 --> 00:22:33,787 I-It would mean a great deal to me and to my mother if it were returned to us. 236 00:22:33,787 --> 00:22:35,755 It's all we have of him. 237 00:22:35,755 --> 00:22:37,290 The sword is a weapon. 238 00:22:38,825 --> 00:22:41,895 I cannot allow citizens to have weapons in their possession. 239 00:22:42,495 --> 00:22:46,660 The sword is a keepsake for me to remember my dear late father. 240 00:22:46,599 --> 00:22:48,668 Perhaps, but it is a weapon nevertheless. 241 00:22:52,305 --> 00:22:54,400 Young man, why are you here? 242 00:22:54,908 --> 00:22:58,812 My mother said that you were the only man of authority to retrieve the sword. 243 00:23:11,257 --> 00:23:13,960 All of these are from officers who were sentenced to die. 244 00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:18,965 Did no one think to attach names to any of them? 245 00:23:21,670 --> 00:23:24,400 No, there are no names. 246 00:23:38,385 --> 00:23:39,552 [bell rings] 247 00:23:48,661 --> 00:23:49,763 General Bonaparte? 248 00:24:00,206 --> 00:24:01,274 Thank you. 249 00:24:08,810 --> 00:24:10,500 Is there reason to introduce myself? 250 00:24:12,180 --> 00:24:13,190 No, General. 251 00:24:13,853 --> 00:24:14,921 [Napoleon] Good. 252 00:24:16,956 --> 00:24:19,459 My compliments to the chef of this fine family. 253 00:24:30,136 --> 00:24:32,806 [chuckling] 254 00:24:40,513 --> 00:24:42,182 Would you like to sit closer? 255 00:24:46,186 --> 00:24:47,187 [laughs] 256 00:24:50,990 --> 00:24:53,259 [chuckling] 257 00:24:59,199 --> 00:25:00,934 [Joséphine] Do I look like I'm in love? 258 00:25:02,435 --> 00:25:05,105 Do you find him without appeal? 259 00:25:10,210 --> 00:25:11,478 No. 260 00:25:11,478 --> 00:25:13,213 Then perhaps that is enough. 261 00:25:18,618 --> 00:25:20,687 Do not underestimate your grace. 262 00:25:24,900 --> 00:25:25,910 [sighs] 263 00:25:29,462 --> 00:25:30,463 [sighs] 264 00:25:39,406 --> 00:25:40,407 [sniffs] 265 00:25:49,490 --> 00:25:50,500 [groans] 266 00:26:11,571 --> 00:26:13,740 When you look at me, do you see an aristocrat? 267 00:26:17,977 --> 00:26:18,978 No. 268 00:26:22,782 --> 00:26:24,851 My husband had more than one lover. 269 00:26:27,153 --> 00:26:30,230 And when his head was cut off, all his mistresses watched. 270 00:26:36,930 --> 00:26:40,467 When I was in prison, I was told the only way to survive was to get pregnant. 271 00:26:42,235 --> 00:26:44,571 So, General... 272 00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:53,613 do I need warn you of my indiscretions? 273 00:26:55,582 --> 00:26:56,583 No, madame. 274 00:26:58,184 --> 00:27:00,253 Does where I have been concern you? 275 00:27:05,558 --> 00:27:06,559 No, madame. 276 00:27:16,736 --> 00:27:19,706 People of France, don't be fooled. There are more of us! 277 00:27:19,706 --> 00:27:22,709 - [crowd cheers] - We can occupy this Convention! 278 00:27:23,410 --> 00:27:25,345 Long live the king! 279 00:27:25,345 --> 00:27:28,581 [all chanting] Long live the king! Long live the king! 280 00:27:28,581 --> 00:27:30,684 [chanting continues] 281 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:40,360 [chanting continues] 282 00:27:40,360 --> 00:27:42,662 No doubt you've seen the chaos in the streets. 283 00:27:42,662 --> 00:27:43,730 Yes. 284 00:27:44,664 --> 00:27:46,366 There is a belief amongst the Committee 285 00:27:46,366 --> 00:27:49,336 that there is an attack on the Council coming by this mob. 286 00:27:50,670 --> 00:27:54,974 I have less than 4,000 troops and very little in the way of weapons. 287 00:27:56,420 --> 00:27:59,979 There are 40 cannons in Sablons. I could have them here in three hours. 288 00:27:59,979 --> 00:28:01,981 This mob is 20,000 strong. 289 00:28:03,490 --> 00:28:04,500 Yes. 290 00:28:08,880 --> 00:28:12,158 As my second-in-command, what would you intend to do 291 00:28:12,158 --> 00:28:14,961 if this assignment of defense was transferred to you? 292 00:28:21,735 --> 00:28:24,938 I accept, on the condition that I command this as I see fit. 293 00:28:24,938 --> 00:28:26,606 Without interruption. 294 00:28:28,141 --> 00:28:30,760 I will not lead as second-in-command. 295 00:28:32,645 --> 00:28:34,280 {\an8}[soldiers shouting, clamoring] 296 00:28:38,918 --> 00:28:40,200 {\an8}Come on! 297 00:28:45,725 --> 00:28:48,194 [chanting, shouting] 298 00:29:02,108 --> 00:29:03,209 Fire! 299 00:29:10,684 --> 00:29:12,619 [screaming] 300 00:29:20,527 --> 00:29:22,595 [whimpering] 301 00:29:22,595 --> 00:29:27,701 According to the law of 20th September, 1792, 302 00:29:28,501 --> 00:29:31,504 Marie-Josèphe-Rose Tascher, 303 00:29:31,504 --> 00:29:36,643 born 23rd June, 1767, in Martinique, 304 00:29:37,243 --> 00:29:41,481 accepts as her husband Napoleon Bonaparte, 305 00:29:41,481 --> 00:29:47,854 born February, 1768, in Ajaccio, Corsica. 306 00:29:49,656 --> 00:29:50,957 Do you consent? 307 00:29:50,957 --> 00:29:52,250 - Yes. - I do. 308 00:29:52,525 --> 00:29:53,960 [court official] Do you consent? 309 00:29:56,730 --> 00:29:58,164 Yes. I do. 310 00:29:58,965 --> 00:30:01,835 I declare you united in marriage. 311 00:30:16,383 --> 00:30:18,718 - [kissing] - [Joséphine chuckling] 312 00:30:23,223 --> 00:30:25,910 [guests] To the savior of the Republic! 313 00:30:25,910 --> 00:30:26,860 [guest 1] And to Madam Bonaparte. 314 00:30:26,860 --> 00:30:28,428 [guests] To Madam Bonaparte. 315 00:30:35,402 --> 00:30:37,404 [guests chattering] 316 00:30:46,613 --> 00:30:50,116 This guy right next to me? [continues indistinctly] 317 00:31:00,226 --> 00:31:02,395 - [Joséphine] Mmm. - [guest 2] He wants my saber. 318 00:31:04,631 --> 00:31:05,965 [Napoleon] Dear Joséphine, 319 00:31:06,933 --> 00:31:11,137 {\an8}I follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Caesar, 320 00:31:11,137 --> 00:31:13,540 {\an8}as I have been sent to liberate Egypt. 321 00:31:14,607 --> 00:31:16,843 I have 40,000 men, 322 00:31:16,843 --> 00:31:20,947 and the sights are wondrous, and the weather is stifling hot. 323 00:31:22,615 --> 00:31:26,190 I have already conquered Italy, who surrendered without conflict. 324 00:31:26,190 --> 00:31:28,188 [Egyptian officer shouting] 325 00:31:28,188 --> 00:31:31,324 [Napoleon] The Directory has approved my plan for attacking England 326 00:31:31,324 --> 00:31:32,892 through their eastern empire. 327 00:31:33,860 --> 00:31:37,163 But my achievements seem slight, as they keep us apart. 328 00:31:37,163 --> 00:31:41,368 [Egyptian soldiers chanting] 329 00:31:48,808 --> 00:31:50,877 [shouting] 330 00:31:50,877 --> 00:31:51,978 [grunts] 331 00:31:59,850 --> 00:32:00,186 [horse whinnies] 332 00:32:02,889 --> 00:32:04,858 [indistinct shouting] 333 00:33:46,993 --> 00:33:48,661 [soldier chuckles] 334 00:34:21,327 --> 00:34:26,660 Are there limits to what I can tell you? 335 00:34:28,101 --> 00:34:29,169 There shouldn't be. 336 00:34:31,204 --> 00:34:34,207 Should I tell you something at the risk of giving you personal pain? 337 00:34:36,276 --> 00:34:38,445 Yes. [chuckles] 338 00:34:44,417 --> 00:34:48,988 Your wife has taken a lover named Hippolyte Charles. 339 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:04,471 [laughing] 340 00:35:09,576 --> 00:35:12,946 - You expect me to believe this? [laughs] - Yes. [chuckles] 341 00:35:13,947 --> 00:35:16,282 That my wife would do this to me? Mmm. 342 00:35:17,417 --> 00:35:18,418 Yes. 343 00:35:28,795 --> 00:35:31,164 No dessert for you. You may leave. 344 00:35:34,868 --> 00:35:36,136 I would never lie to you. 345 00:35:52,752 --> 00:35:53,753 How do you know this? 346 00:35:59,793 --> 00:36:03,596 Lucille is my lover. She writes to me. 347 00:36:05,131 --> 00:36:07,167 Joséphine's lady-in-waiting is your lover? 348 00:36:18,545 --> 00:36:22,315 Prepare two frigates and two smaller vessels in the greatest secrecy. 349 00:36:23,783 --> 00:36:25,850 I'm returning home. 350 00:36:25,719 --> 00:36:27,387 - Napoleon... - Hmm? 351 00:36:27,387 --> 00:36:29,489 ...this will be seen as desertion. 352 00:36:32,192 --> 00:36:35,795 General Kléber will be informed of his succession in command after I've left. 353 00:36:42,502 --> 00:36:44,838 [cheering] 354 00:36:44,838 --> 00:36:47,207 [citizen] Napoleon the victorious! 355 00:36:56,116 --> 00:36:57,350 [sighs] 356 00:37:12,432 --> 00:37:14,434 [citizens cheering] 357 00:37:19,906 --> 00:37:22,242 [carriage driver] Hyah, hyah, hyah! 358 00:37:37,757 --> 00:37:38,992 Where's my wife? 359 00:37:38,992 --> 00:37:40,860 She has left to greet you in Lyon. 360 00:37:40,860 --> 00:37:43,530 - [dog yelps] - Do not lie to me. Where is my wife? 361 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:45,799 She left earlier today, General. 362 00:37:45,799 --> 00:37:47,767 - Lyon? - Yes, sir. 363 00:37:47,767 --> 00:37:50,970 The entire world knows of my arrival, but not my wife? 364 00:37:55,241 --> 00:37:56,876 [dog whining] 365 00:37:56,876 --> 00:37:58,345 [thunder rumbling] 366 00:38:14,494 --> 00:38:16,996 [groans, gasps] 367 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:22,902 [whimpers] 368 00:38:26,740 --> 00:38:30,210 [crying, breathing shakily] 369 00:38:31,478 --> 00:38:33,313 [bell rings] 370 00:38:33,980 --> 00:38:36,983 - [dogs barking] - [thunder rumbling] 371 00:38:41,388 --> 00:38:43,323 [Napoleon] What kind of creature are you? 372 00:38:46,459 --> 00:38:48,995 How could you care so little 373 00:38:48,995 --> 00:38:50,964 - for me and my feelings? - [groans] 374 00:38:52,332 --> 00:38:54,934 You are a selfish little pig. 375 00:38:54,934 --> 00:38:56,200 [mutters] 376 00:38:57,370 --> 00:38:59,372 Do you think so lowly of me? 377 00:39:00,707 --> 00:39:02,575 No. I don't. 378 00:39:02,575 --> 00:39:03,677 Then why? 379 00:39:06,413 --> 00:39:09,482 Because you're what? Say it. 380 00:39:13,720 --> 00:39:14,721 I'm sorry. 381 00:39:15,655 --> 00:39:16,890 That's not enough. 382 00:39:16,890 --> 00:39:18,158 [sighs] 383 00:39:18,725 --> 00:39:21,661 - What do you-- What do you want me to say? - I want you to say 384 00:39:21,661 --> 00:39:25,310 that I am the most important thing in the world! 385 00:39:26,199 --> 00:39:27,367 You are. 386 00:39:27,367 --> 00:39:29,903 - Say it! - You're-- You're-- You're-- You're-- 387 00:39:29,903 --> 00:39:34,674 You're the most important thing in my life, in the world. You a-- 388 00:39:34,674 --> 00:39:38,780 - And without me, you are nothing. - I'm nothing. 389 00:39:38,780 --> 00:39:39,846 And you will do anything! 390 00:39:40,914 --> 00:39:42,248 I'll do anything. 391 00:39:45,819 --> 00:39:47,420 I'm not built like other men. 392 00:39:50,824 --> 00:39:53,159 And I'm not subject to petty insecurity. 393 00:39:58,832 --> 00:40:00,100 You're a beast. 394 00:40:04,871 --> 00:40:06,239 I feel sorry for you. 395 00:40:10,577 --> 00:40:11,878 You want to be great? 396 00:40:14,881 --> 00:40:15,882 Hmm? 397 00:40:19,719 --> 00:40:22,122 You are nothing without me. 398 00:40:23,656 --> 00:40:24,657 Say it. 399 00:40:33,660 --> 00:40:34,134 Say it. 400 00:40:40,306 --> 00:40:45,745 You are just a brute that is nothing without me. 401 00:40:47,113 --> 00:40:51,840 I am just a brute that is nothing without you. 402 00:40:51,840 --> 00:40:52,520 Yes. 403 00:40:52,520 --> 00:40:58,792 You are nothing without me or your mother. 404 00:40:58,792 --> 00:41:02,395 [Napoleon breathing heavily] 405 00:41:02,395 --> 00:41:03,530 My mother... 406 00:41:07,701 --> 00:41:08,935 [sighs] 407 00:41:10,403 --> 00:41:11,604 [Joséphine sighs] 408 00:41:18,478 --> 00:41:19,646 Did you have affairs? 409 00:41:22,349 --> 00:41:23,350 Of course I did. 410 00:41:30,690 --> 00:41:32,158 And did you love them? 411 00:41:33,793 --> 00:41:35,829 No. No, I did not. 412 00:41:42,135 --> 00:41:43,269 Were they pretty? 413 00:41:45,472 --> 00:41:47,307 Yes, some of them. 414 00:41:50,310 --> 00:41:51,811 They served their purpose. 415 00:41:54,470 --> 00:41:55,480 More than I do? 416 00:41:56,160 --> 00:41:59,853 They cried less. That made them more attractive. 417 00:42:03,289 --> 00:42:04,290 Don't-- 418 00:42:05,592 --> 00:42:08,161 Don't leave me. Please, don't leave me. 419 00:42:11,931 --> 00:42:13,466 [whispering] Just don't leave me. 420 00:42:15,201 --> 00:42:18,304 You don't have to forgive me. Just promise me you won't leave again. 421 00:42:24,440 --> 00:42:27,747 What is it that made you desert your troops in Egypt? 422 00:42:27,747 --> 00:42:28,848 Shh! 423 00:42:31,251 --> 00:42:32,252 Citizens... 424 00:42:34,554 --> 00:42:35,789 what country are we in? 425 00:42:39,592 --> 00:42:42,595 Because she doesn't resemble the France that I left. 426 00:42:46,990 --> 00:42:49,202 Who should be responsible for her governance while I'm away? 427 00:42:50,804 --> 00:42:52,939 Because it is not you, Citizen Gohier. 428 00:42:53,773 --> 00:42:54,774 It is not you. 429 00:42:54,774 --> 00:42:58,578 It certainly is not you. Although you're very good at scowling. 430 00:43:01,414 --> 00:43:03,616 It is not you, Barras. 431 00:43:03,616 --> 00:43:04,751 Or you, Talleyrand. 432 00:43:06,186 --> 00:43:07,187 Or you, Sieyès. 433 00:43:08,722 --> 00:43:09,723 So, who? 434 00:43:11,224 --> 00:43:13,827 Who should be responsible? Fouché, do you have any ideas? 435 00:43:15,228 --> 00:43:16,629 - No? - [sighs] 436 00:43:18,431 --> 00:43:21,234 I have returned to France to find her bankrupt. 437 00:43:22,635 --> 00:43:24,971 Printing money that is spent within hours, 438 00:43:26,906 --> 00:43:29,209 the Austro-Russian overrun of Italy, 439 00:43:30,276 --> 00:43:32,545 the Anglo-Russian occupation of Holland, 440 00:43:33,279 --> 00:43:39,152 and what appears to be the imminent invasion of France herself. 441 00:43:42,122 --> 00:43:45,625 And yet, you accuse me of desertion. 442 00:43:47,270 --> 00:43:50,430 Added to which the discovery that my wife is a ****. 443 00:44:03,610 --> 00:44:08,782 The only thing that every French citizen can agree on is that you are our Caesar. 444 00:44:12,352 --> 00:44:13,353 What do you want? 445 00:44:15,355 --> 00:44:16,790 [chuckles] 446 00:44:17,457 --> 00:44:18,458 Well... 447 00:44:20,894 --> 00:44:24,364 the people would accept my rule if I have your support. 448 00:44:26,766 --> 00:44:31,371 Like you, though, I believe that the Directory is corrupt. 449 00:44:33,600 --> 00:44:37,911 But together, we can save this country from a restoration of the monarchy, 450 00:44:38,878 --> 00:44:41,147 and we can preserve the ideals of the Revolution. 451 00:44:43,850 --> 00:44:47,620 And I think that a seizure of power is possible 452 00:44:48,922 --> 00:44:50,790 with your help, at the right time. 453 00:44:50,790 --> 00:44:54,600 And I think this is the right time. 454 00:44:54,828 --> 00:44:57,497 So, you expect me to be your sword? 455 00:44:59,232 --> 00:45:00,233 [chuckles] 456 00:45:04,104 --> 00:45:08,942 I expect that a coup d'état, well-timed, well-executed... 457 00:45:11,544 --> 00:45:14,514 could transfer power into the hands of three consuls: 458 00:45:15,415 --> 00:45:16,716 myself, Ducos... 459 00:45:19,285 --> 00:45:20,353 and you. 460 00:45:20,954 --> 00:45:21,955 [scoffs] 461 00:45:23,230 --> 00:45:24,858 I'm inviting you to the winning side. 462 00:45:25,358 --> 00:45:26,926 [chuckling] 463 00:45:26,926 --> 00:45:28,280 Hmm? 464 00:45:29,129 --> 00:45:31,698 It's a simple letter of resignation we would like you to-- 465 00:45:31,698 --> 00:45:33,900 I am not signing anything. 466 00:45:33,900 --> 00:45:37,270 You can piss before I sign anything away! 467 00:45:37,270 --> 00:45:38,371 Gentlemen. 468 00:45:40,306 --> 00:45:41,741 [panting] 469 00:45:41,741 --> 00:45:43,610 [grunting] 470 00:45:45,979 --> 00:45:48,748 [shouts] Who's doing this? 471 00:45:50,830 --> 00:45:51,251 Good morning, Paul. 472 00:45:52,585 --> 00:45:53,586 Hmm. 473 00:45:54,421 --> 00:45:56,556 I'm going to make this very simple for you. 474 00:45:57,557 --> 00:46:00,927 I have documents announcing your resignation from the Council. 475 00:46:01,561 --> 00:46:04,597 You must retire before you have your breakfast, please. 476 00:46:05,865 --> 00:46:10,170 Tell them I return with joy to the ranks of simple citizen. 477 00:46:12,138 --> 00:46:13,139 I shall. 478 00:46:17,770 --> 00:46:18,311 [knocking] 479 00:46:18,311 --> 00:46:20,413 There are some gentlemen here to see you. 480 00:46:21,247 --> 00:46:25,151 Citizen Moulins, we have a letter of resignation for you to sign. 481 00:46:26,190 --> 00:46:28,788 - No, no, no. I am eating my breakfast. - [spouse] No. 482 00:46:28,788 --> 00:46:31,524 I am enjoying a succulent breakfast. 483 00:46:31,524 --> 00:46:35,962 This is outrageous! I shall finish my breakfast before you touch me! 484 00:46:35,962 --> 00:46:38,898 - [cries] No! - Enjoy your breakfast. 485 00:46:39,532 --> 00:46:41,968 [wailing] 486 00:47:00,487 --> 00:47:01,788 [Council member 1] Director! 487 00:47:02,622 --> 00:47:04,991 I believe the time has come to demand an explanation. 488 00:47:04,991 --> 00:47:06,693 - [Council member 2] Hear, hear! - [clamoring] 489 00:47:06,693 --> 00:47:11,931 Uh, thi-this emergency session is to draw a list of nominations 490 00:47:11,931 --> 00:47:16,503 for a-- a new Directory to deal with the threat-- 491 00:47:16,503 --> 00:47:19,172 - [members clamoring] - the threat of the royalists. 492 00:47:19,172 --> 00:47:21,374 We are being asked to pass a resolution 493 00:47:21,374 --> 00:47:24,310 forming a provisional government to three councils: 494 00:47:25,412 --> 00:47:28,948 General Bonaparte and Citizen Sieyès and Roger Ducos. 495 00:47:30,517 --> 00:47:32,652 Where are the five members of the Directory? 496 00:47:32,652 --> 00:47:34,788 [members clamoring] 497 00:47:34,788 --> 00:47:36,790 [Council member 1] Have they magically disappeared? 498 00:47:36,790 --> 00:47:39,993 - [Council member 3 chuckles] - And we are here, surrounded by troops, 499 00:47:39,993 --> 00:47:41,895 isolated far from Paris. 500 00:47:41,895 --> 00:47:43,563 - [clamoring] - Order! Order! 501 00:47:43,563 --> 00:47:46,499 [Council member 1] This is becoming increasingly clear: 502 00:47:47,400 --> 00:47:50,270 that your brother, Napoleon Bonaparte, 503 00:47:51,504 --> 00:47:55,375 with his show of military might, is acting as an outlaw. 504 00:47:55,375 --> 00:47:58,611 - [members clamoring] - [Lucien] I vow to solve this matter. 505 00:47:58,611 --> 00:48:02,449 [Council member 1] And that this is a ridiculous and poorly executed takeover. 506 00:48:02,449 --> 00:48:04,184 A power-hungry upstart. 507 00:48:04,184 --> 00:48:07,220 - [members shouting] - [Napoleon] Enough! Enough! 508 00:48:07,220 --> 00:48:11,224 If there is any question of what is happening here, I will answer! 509 00:48:11,224 --> 00:48:12,592 How dare you! 510 00:48:12,592 --> 00:48:16,529 This is-- You have violated the constitution! 511 00:48:16,529 --> 00:48:18,631 - You have-- - [Council member 4] Hold him! 512 00:48:19,232 --> 00:48:22,350 - [Council member 5] Get him! - [struggling] 513 00:48:22,350 --> 00:48:23,837 [all clamoring] 514 00:48:28,800 --> 00:48:30,210 - Arrest him! - Stop him! 515 00:48:30,210 --> 00:48:31,845 [panting] 516 00:48:31,845 --> 00:48:33,213 Oh, ****! 517 00:48:33,213 --> 00:48:35,281 [Council members shouting] 518 00:48:36,282 --> 00:48:37,283 [yelps] 519 00:48:38,718 --> 00:48:40,860 [Council member 6] Kill him! 520 00:48:41,221 --> 00:48:43,189 [grunts, panting] 521 00:48:44,190 --> 00:48:47,227 [guards straining] 522 00:48:47,227 --> 00:48:49,290 - [mutters] - Let me through! 523 00:48:52,650 --> 00:48:53,299 Right. [pants] 524 00:48:53,299 --> 00:48:57,470 We are being terrorized by deputies armed with daggers! 525 00:48:58,380 --> 00:49:01,474 And these madmen have outlawed themselves 526 00:49:01,474 --> 00:49:04,210 by their attempt on the liberty of this country! 527 00:49:04,210 --> 00:49:06,780 - They're trying to kill me! - They're trying to kill him. 528 00:49:07,280 --> 00:49:09,349 - [Council member 7] Open these doors! - [grunts] 529 00:49:11,685 --> 00:49:12,686 [Lucien grunts] 530 00:49:13,586 --> 00:49:15,255 [Council member 3] Let us out of here! 531 00:49:15,255 --> 00:49:20,160 I will kill my brother if he betrays the freedom of the French people! 532 00:49:21,628 --> 00:49:23,129 Get in there now! 533 00:49:23,129 --> 00:49:25,632 - [Lucien] ****. - [guards shouting] 534 00:49:29,302 --> 00:49:31,438 [guard 1] Move, move. Get back. Back. 535 00:49:32,706 --> 00:49:34,107 [guard 2] Move it. Move it! 536 00:49:35,975 --> 00:49:39,112 - [guard 3] Back. Move back. - [guard 4] Move back. Out of the way. 537 00:49:39,779 --> 00:49:41,848 [guard 5] Move, move. Backwards. 538 00:49:46,553 --> 00:49:48,254 [Council members gasping] 539 00:49:48,254 --> 00:49:49,656 Good luck, brother. 540 00:49:53,993 --> 00:49:55,995 [Napoleon panting] 541 00:50:00,367 --> 00:50:01,368 Stand aside. 542 00:50:14,314 --> 00:50:15,548 Shall we vote? 543 00:50:19,520 --> 00:50:20,530 Where are we going? 544 00:50:20,530 --> 00:50:22,756 [people cheering] 545 00:50:22,756 --> 00:50:24,758 All our harsh words are behind us. 546 00:50:27,594 --> 00:50:30,163 I need you to be my most tender friend. 547 00:50:34,000 --> 00:50:37,170 Over this door is our destiny. 548 00:50:41,740 --> 00:50:43,710 [cheering continues] 549 00:51:53,913 --> 00:51:55,915 [French officer] Present arms! 550 00:52:08,461 --> 00:52:10,563 - [aristocrat] First Consul. - My lord. 551 00:52:11,564 --> 00:52:12,565 Milady. 552 00:52:13,800 --> 00:52:14,968 [inhales sharply] 553 00:52:16,469 --> 00:52:18,338 - Citizen Bonaparte. - Citizen Bonaparte. 554 00:52:18,338 --> 00:52:19,973 - First Consul. - Citizen Bonaparte. 555 00:52:19,973 --> 00:52:21,274 First Consul. 556 00:52:32,619 --> 00:52:35,422 Hello, madame! 557 00:52:35,422 --> 00:52:37,900 Hello, good evening. 558 00:52:42,629 --> 00:52:44,264 Mother, the Duke of Avignon. 559 00:52:44,264 --> 00:52:45,498 It's good to meet you. 560 00:52:55,508 --> 00:52:58,110 Ah. Could this be Joséphine? 561 00:52:59,245 --> 00:53:01,848 - Mother, Joséphine. Joséphine, Mother. - [Letizia] Good to see you. 562 00:53:02,382 --> 00:53:04,651 Oh, it's Charles. 563 00:53:05,618 --> 00:53:06,619 This way. 564 00:53:16,262 --> 00:53:19,833 [scribe] "Your Majesty, England and France are wasting their prosperity." 565 00:53:19,833 --> 00:53:20,834 Let me try again. 566 00:53:23,336 --> 00:53:25,972 - Your Royal Majesty, England and France... - [clears throat] 567 00:53:25,972 --> 00:53:28,842 - are wasting their prosperity... - Your-- Your Majesty. 568 00:53:29,476 --> 00:53:30,643 What did I say? 569 00:53:32,212 --> 00:53:34,948 [stammers] "Your-- Your-- Your Royal Majesty." 570 00:53:36,182 --> 00:53:38,318 "Your Royal Ma"-- [inhales deeply] 571 00:53:38,318 --> 00:53:42,188 Your Majesty, England and France are wasting their prosperity. 572 00:53:44,557 --> 00:53:46,993 I am not ashamed to take the initiative. 573 00:53:46,993 --> 00:53:49,829 I have, I think, sufficiently proven to the whole world 574 00:53:49,829 --> 00:53:52,732 that I do not fear the chances of war. 575 00:53:54,670 --> 00:53:58,371 But peace is my heartfelt wish for England and France. 576 00:53:59,773 --> 00:54:00,774 Read it back to me. 577 00:54:01,708 --> 00:54:05,211 I have notified all foreign powers of your accession to the Consul, 578 00:54:05,211 --> 00:54:08,782 I have addressed letters to all diplomatic agents abroad, 579 00:54:08,782 --> 00:54:12,786 {\an8}and I understand that you have made friendly overtures of peace to England. 580 00:54:12,786 --> 00:54:14,187 {\an8}Ca-Caulaincourt. 581 00:54:15,221 --> 00:54:18,240 What I need from you is a better understanding 582 00:54:18,240 --> 00:54:19,893 of the Russian Tsar Alexander. 583 00:54:20,593 --> 00:54:23,430 Would you consider the tsar an ally to England or France? 584 00:54:25,231 --> 00:54:29,235 Well, I would think that his trade with England is more beneficial to him 585 00:54:29,235 --> 00:54:30,737 than his trade with France. 586 00:54:31,338 --> 00:54:35,442 And do you have a sense of British influence in the Russian courts? 587 00:54:35,442 --> 00:54:38,440 [Caulaincourt] I do not, but I imagine it is quite robust. 588 00:54:39,346 --> 00:54:40,413 Robust? 589 00:54:45,518 --> 00:54:48,355 What kind of man is he? Describe him. 590 00:54:49,923 --> 00:54:51,758 Well, he's young. [sighs] 591 00:54:53,560 --> 00:54:55,610 - He's vain. - [scoffs] 592 00:54:56,129 --> 00:54:58,131 He's popular, and he wishes to remain so. 593 00:54:58,131 --> 00:54:59,299 He's popular? 594 00:55:02,102 --> 00:55:03,103 Really? 595 00:55:03,103 --> 00:55:06,306 His greatest fear is to be killed in his bed, like his father. 596 00:55:06,306 --> 00:55:08,141 [laughs] 597 00:55:09,142 --> 00:55:13,446 This makes him dangerously fickle to whoever last has his attention. 598 00:55:14,581 --> 00:55:17,650 So he needs an ally that he can also call a friend. 599 00:55:24,624 --> 00:55:25,825 No more bets. 600 00:55:29,496 --> 00:55:30,864 What a surprise. 601 00:55:31,564 --> 00:55:32,932 How nice to see you out. 602 00:55:34,000 --> 00:55:35,268 Excuse me, gentlemen. 603 00:55:35,769 --> 00:55:38,271 Good evening. I'm just trying to lose some money. 604 00:55:38,271 --> 00:55:41,941 Ah. Well, after this hand, why don't you come and join me? 605 00:55:41,941 --> 00:55:43,710 I'm at my usual table. 606 00:55:43,710 --> 00:55:44,978 That's a lovely idea. 607 00:55:47,130 --> 00:55:48,140 Good evening. 608 00:55:49,149 --> 00:55:51,451 Mmm. Did you hear? 609 00:55:53,453 --> 00:55:58,358 Your Majesty received a letter of peace from the First Consul today. 610 00:56:00,260 --> 00:56:03,830 Monsieur Talleyrand, if I may be honest? 611 00:56:03,830 --> 00:56:04,898 Of course. 612 00:56:04,898 --> 00:56:09,736 Austria's coalition with England is in such a strong position against France, 613 00:56:09,736 --> 00:56:13,707 that these peace overtures are clearly 614 00:56:13,707 --> 00:56:16,176 only for your handling of French public opinion. 615 00:56:16,176 --> 00:56:19,179 [chuckles] Oh, my friend. 616 00:56:21,214 --> 00:56:23,316 - You know me so well. - [diplomat chuckles] 617 00:56:24,500 --> 00:56:27,520 Yes, it is true. It is public opinion Napoleon is after. 618 00:56:27,520 --> 00:56:30,557 But my warning to you is that he's as hungry for it 619 00:56:30,557 --> 00:56:32,726 as any man in the history of the world. 620 00:56:32,726 --> 00:56:34,627 So my suggestion, with respect, 621 00:56:34,627 --> 00:56:38,465 would be to take this little offering of peace from him... 622 00:56:41,501 --> 00:56:47,207 or suffer the consequences from a man bent on peace at any cost. 623 00:56:49,743 --> 00:56:52,479 The English ambassador, Lord Whitworth, has arrived, Consul. 624 00:57:01,354 --> 00:57:04,557 Do not look at me as if you don't know what I'm about to say. 625 00:57:06,259 --> 00:57:08,962 Are you aware of my letter of peace to your king? 626 00:57:09,763 --> 00:57:10,797 I am not. 627 00:57:12,265 --> 00:57:13,566 Shall I repeat it? 628 00:57:13,566 --> 00:57:17,337 [inhales deeply] No, you may not. [sighs] 629 00:57:17,337 --> 00:57:19,773 Take this as a warning to your king. 630 00:57:19,773 --> 00:57:22,542 I will keep you guessing and scared. 631 00:57:22,542 --> 00:57:24,744 You will watch your borders and your back, 632 00:57:24,744 --> 00:57:27,747 and your manners are bound, sooner or later, to be French. 633 00:57:27,747 --> 00:57:30,216 I will offer no more letters of peace, 634 00:57:30,216 --> 00:57:34,721 and I will take the lack of a swift reply as an act of disrespect! 635 00:57:34,721 --> 00:57:37,924 You think you're so great because you have boats! 636 00:57:41,761 --> 00:57:44,597 'Tis a shame such a great man should have no manners. 637 00:57:57,977 --> 00:57:58,978 Yes? 638 00:58:01,581 --> 00:58:02,582 Are you pleased? 639 00:58:05,251 --> 00:58:07,754 Are you about to tell me something that will make me angry? 640 00:58:08,722 --> 00:58:10,900 Let's hope not. 641 00:58:10,900 --> 00:58:14,794 The European families think nothing more of you than a Corsican thug. 642 00:58:15,562 --> 00:58:17,263 - Therefore... - [chuckles] 643 00:58:17,263 --> 00:58:21,000 ...I'm going to suggest something that's been a long time arriving. 644 00:58:22,350 --> 00:58:26,740 I suggest that you abandon your role as First Consul of France 645 00:58:27,674 --> 00:58:32,112 in exchange for the title "Victorious Consul." 646 00:58:34,147 --> 00:58:36,583 By another name, "king." 647 00:58:36,583 --> 00:58:39,452 [chuckles] 648 00:58:39,452 --> 00:58:40,520 What? 649 00:58:40,520 --> 00:58:42,989 [scoffs] "King." 650 00:58:44,858 --> 00:58:46,393 Uh, yes, king. 651 00:58:49,295 --> 00:58:50,296 King? 652 00:59:01,174 --> 00:59:04,440 - [chuckles] - Mmm. 653 00:59:04,440 --> 00:59:06,146 [murmuring] 654 00:59:10,316 --> 00:59:12,185 My hair has been set. 655 00:59:12,185 --> 00:59:15,550 - [murmuring continues] - The way you like it. 656 00:59:17,524 --> 00:59:20,260 - [whines] - [scoffs] Oh, you filthy man. 657 00:59:20,260 --> 00:59:21,661 My hair has been set now. 658 00:59:22,228 --> 00:59:24,698 [murmuring continues] 659 00:59:25,965 --> 00:59:28,201 I have the most beautiful wife. 660 00:59:34,400 --> 00:59:35,742 [chuckles] Oh. 661 00:59:37,610 --> 00:59:38,845 [Napoleon] Mmm. 662 00:59:41,748 --> 00:59:44,718 Oh. [chuckles] Stop. 663 00:59:45,885 --> 00:59:47,253 Why aren't you pregnant? 664 00:59:51,558 --> 00:59:54,861 Is that a question, or is that an accusation? 665 00:59:55,862 --> 00:59:57,263 - [Napoleon] Mmm. - [sighs] 666 00:59:59,650 --> 01:00:00,266 It was a question. 667 01:00:01,670 --> 01:00:02,569 [grunts, chuckles] 668 01:00:02,569 --> 01:00:03,870 Now it's an accusation. 669 01:00:07,574 --> 01:00:10,577 Well, I've seen Dr. Corvisart, and he has no answer. 670 01:00:14,948 --> 01:00:17,617 Only that I do what Madame de Rémusat has done. 671 01:00:19,986 --> 01:00:20,987 [Napoleon] Which is? 672 01:00:20,987 --> 01:00:23,556 [sighs] Which is... 673 01:00:26,126 --> 01:00:28,828 along with hopeful thinking and a bit of red wine, 674 01:00:28,828 --> 01:00:31,765 he suggested I take the waters at Aix-la-Chapelle. 675 01:00:35,201 --> 01:00:36,436 And why haven't you? 676 01:00:37,804 --> 01:00:40,674 As wife of the First Consul, I haven't found the time. 677 01:00:40,674 --> 01:00:43,677 I spend many hours cleaning up after you. 678 01:00:48,214 --> 01:00:49,683 Find the time. 679 01:00:51,351 --> 01:00:54,854 [inhales sharply] I don't need to explain to you the importance of this, do I? 680 01:00:55,822 --> 01:00:57,123 What, you want an heir? 681 01:00:57,924 --> 01:00:59,659 I want one now. 682 01:00:59,659 --> 01:01:01,461 [smacking lips] 683 01:01:01,461 --> 01:01:05,699 - [chuckling] - [Napoleon growling] 684 01:01:12,839 --> 01:01:15,410 - [growling continues] - [laughing] 685 01:01:17,344 --> 01:01:20,380 Oh, my God. [gasps, chuckles] 686 01:01:22,549 --> 01:01:23,983 - [growls] - [chuckles] 687 01:01:23,983 --> 01:01:26,520 [choir singing in Latin] 688 01:02:01,988 --> 01:02:03,823 [song ends] 689 01:02:07,460 --> 01:02:10,196 May God affirm you on his throne, 690 01:02:11,531 --> 01:02:16,469 and Christ give you to rule with him in his eternal kingdom. 691 01:02:36,560 --> 01:02:37,891 [attendees gasping] 692 01:02:42,562 --> 01:02:45,865 I found the crown of France in the gutter. 693 01:02:47,867 --> 01:02:52,205 I picked it up with the tip of my sword and cleaned it... 694 01:02:54,274 --> 01:02:56,409 and place it atop my own head. 695 01:02:58,211 --> 01:03:00,213 [attendees murmuring] 696 01:03:23,200 --> 01:03:28,308 The most glorious, the most august Napoleon, 697 01:03:28,308 --> 01:03:30,944 emperor of the French, 698 01:03:30,944 --> 01:03:34,347 is crowned and enthroned! 699 01:03:35,181 --> 01:03:36,916 Long live the emperor! 700 01:03:36,916 --> 01:03:39,486 [all] Long live the emperor! 701 01:03:40,860 --> 01:03:41,988 Long live the emperor! 702 01:03:42,989 --> 01:03:45,625 [choir singing in Latin] 703 01:04:15,221 --> 01:04:17,223 [tapping] 704 01:04:22,280 --> 01:04:23,830 [Napoleon] I do not support this idea. 705 01:04:23,830 --> 01:04:26,566 You suggest divorce after years of debate. 706 01:04:26,566 --> 01:04:28,435 You can see that it has me divided. 707 01:04:28,435 --> 01:04:29,536 [Talleyrand] Mmm. 708 01:04:31,171 --> 01:04:32,572 [sighs] 709 01:04:32,572 --> 01:04:34,407 I am not ambitious. 710 01:04:34,407 --> 01:04:36,343 I've never declared war with anyone. 711 01:04:40,800 --> 01:04:41,810 No. 712 01:04:43,350 --> 01:04:47,687 You are the greatest leader in the history of the world 713 01:04:47,687 --> 01:04:49,723 and the world's only chance at peace. 714 01:04:54,761 --> 01:04:58,698 The security of the empire and peace in the world depends upon an heir. 715 01:04:59,199 --> 01:05:00,200 [sighs] 716 01:05:02,602 --> 01:05:04,604 [dinner guests chattering] 717 01:05:06,373 --> 01:05:09,542 [Joséphine] It was an option. [chuckles] 718 01:05:09,542 --> 01:05:11,111 And I said it at the time. 719 01:05:18,385 --> 01:05:19,986 [Napoleon] Are you enjoying yourself? 720 01:05:21,955 --> 01:05:25,425 I'm going to war to defend our people, 721 01:05:25,425 --> 01:05:27,961 and my wife cannot provide me an heir. 722 01:05:31,664 --> 01:05:34,367 If you do not bear me a child tonight, 723 01:05:36,136 --> 01:05:37,671 there will be a divorce. 724 01:05:40,730 --> 01:05:43,443 Hasn't been enough lovemaking in this home to bear a child. 725 01:05:44,544 --> 01:05:45,845 Yes, there has. 726 01:05:47,800 --> 01:05:50,684 - [Joséphine sighs] - There have been years of it. Years. 727 01:05:52,452 --> 01:05:53,853 And with more than just me. 728 01:05:54,654 --> 01:05:58,758 - [inhales deeply] Oh. - And still you are empty. 729 01:05:58,758 --> 01:06:00,326 And you're fat. 730 01:06:02,128 --> 01:06:05,398 I enjoy my meals. I do. 731 01:06:06,299 --> 01:06:08,340 Destiny has brought me here. 732 01:06:08,340 --> 01:06:10,603 Destiny has brought me this lamb chop. 733 01:06:14,174 --> 01:06:15,241 [yelps] 734 01:06:36,290 --> 01:06:37,300 Joséphine. 735 01:06:39,799 --> 01:06:40,800 [sniffles] 736 01:06:41,601 --> 01:06:42,902 - Come then. - [sniffles] 737 01:06:44,700 --> 01:06:45,710 Come. 738 01:06:48,541 --> 01:06:50,477 [sighs] 739 01:06:51,811 --> 01:06:55,682 I love your talents and your taste. 740 01:06:57,917 --> 01:07:00,620 And while I'm away, I will miss your grace. 741 01:07:01,870 --> 01:07:02,655 - [sighs] - And your dignity. 742 01:07:03,923 --> 01:07:05,725 And I will come back to you. 743 01:07:07,894 --> 01:07:08,895 [sighs] 744 01:07:14,100 --> 01:07:16,202 [Austrian soldiers chattering] 745 01:07:19,839 --> 01:07:22,750 [Austrian soldier shouts] 746 01:07:28,548 --> 01:07:30,650 [Austrian soldier shouts] 747 01:07:33,286 --> 01:07:35,455 To today's victory. Hmm? 748 01:07:36,890 --> 01:07:38,910 Look, I'm always here for you, Francis. 749 01:07:39,920 --> 01:07:42,395 But I must admit, I'm overwhelmed with the excitement of the battlefield. 750 01:07:43,430 --> 01:07:45,231 {\an8}I should not deceive you, Alexander. 751 01:07:45,231 --> 01:07:48,435 {\an8}This battle against him will be brutal and terrifying. 752 01:07:51,504 --> 01:07:53,139 [sighs] 753 01:08:05,518 --> 01:08:07,520 [French soldiers shouting] 754 01:08:09,522 --> 01:08:11,658 [grunting] 755 01:08:13,590 --> 01:08:15,950 - [soldiers grunting] - [officer] Come on! 756 01:08:15,950 --> 01:08:17,630 Get in defensive position! 757 01:08:27,507 --> 01:08:29,309 [Napoleon] My good wife, Joséphine. 758 01:08:30,110 --> 01:08:33,813 My God, it's cold here. I miss your warmth. 759 01:08:35,248 --> 01:08:38,852 On this day, we celebrate the first anniversary of our coronation. 760 01:08:40,687 --> 01:08:43,356 My previous ally has now joined with my enemy. 761 01:08:44,491 --> 01:08:48,328 The Russian Tsar Alexander joined forces with the prince of Austria. 762 01:08:49,429 --> 01:08:52,320 I have heard that he's been studying the art of war 763 01:08:52,320 --> 01:08:53,867 and trying to emulate my battle tactics. 764 01:08:53,867 --> 01:08:54,868 More fires. 765 01:08:54,868 --> 01:08:56,369 He tries to copy me, 766 01:08:57,370 --> 01:08:59,806 but he is a little boy who will make a terrible mistake. 767 01:09:00,974 --> 01:09:04,911 I am certain I will bring the laurels of another glorious victory to my army today. 768 01:09:05,979 --> 01:09:08,148 Yours, Napoleon. 769 01:09:08,148 --> 01:09:11,351 - [shouts] - [French soldiers cheering] 770 01:09:23,596 --> 01:09:26,466 Hey, tie it from the back. Peg that corner to the ground. 771 01:09:26,466 --> 01:09:27,534 That's it. 772 01:09:31,571 --> 01:09:34,541 [French soldier shivering] 773 01:09:34,541 --> 01:09:37,100 ****. [inhales shakily] 774 01:09:58,765 --> 01:10:02,936 [Russian soldier speaking Russian] 775 01:10:05,572 --> 01:10:07,607 - [horse blusters] - [speaking Russian] 776 01:10:30,960 --> 01:10:32,532 [breathing heavily] 777 01:10:32,532 --> 01:10:33,900 - Your Majesty. - Mmm? 778 01:10:34,834 --> 01:10:36,369 We are discovered. 779 01:10:37,937 --> 01:10:38,938 Good. 780 01:10:40,373 --> 01:10:41,541 Tell the men to rest. 781 01:10:58,124 --> 01:10:59,125 [sighs] 782 01:11:00,427 --> 01:11:03,730 [Russian soldier speaking Russian] 783 01:11:11,971 --> 01:11:16,976 I-N-F-S. 784 01:11:18,812 --> 01:11:20,460 Infantry sighted. 785 01:11:34,194 --> 01:11:37,697 I-M-T. 786 01:11:40,233 --> 01:11:41,468 Imminent! 787 01:11:41,468 --> 01:11:44,700 [clamoring] 788 01:11:44,700 --> 01:11:46,206 Stand to! 789 01:11:46,206 --> 01:11:48,975 - [officer 1] Stand to! - [officer 2] Stand to! 790 01:11:48,975 --> 01:11:50,710 - Stand to! - Stand to. 791 01:11:50,710 --> 01:11:54,140 - [officer 3] Wake up, men. Get ready! - [soldiers] Stand to! 792 01:11:54,140 --> 01:11:55,782 [officer 4] Come on, get up! 793 01:11:58,184 --> 01:11:59,853 [panting] 794 01:12:01,988 --> 01:12:03,990 [cavalry approaching] 795 01:12:07,660 --> 01:12:10,630 [breathing shakily] 796 01:12:10,630 --> 01:12:12,399 [Austrian soldier shouting] 797 01:12:23,243 --> 01:12:24,477 Wait, wait. 798 01:12:25,110 --> 01:12:26,120 [officer 5] Ready! 799 01:12:26,120 --> 01:12:29,683 Wait! Let them think they have the higher ground. 800 01:12:42,929 --> 01:12:44,931 [cavalry approaching] 801 01:12:50,236 --> 01:12:52,238 [Austrian soldier 1 shouting] 802 01:12:54,774 --> 01:12:56,776 [Austrian soldier 2 shouting] 803 01:12:58,244 --> 01:13:00,246 [all shouting] 804 01:13:15,729 --> 01:13:16,930 [French soldier 1] Fire! 805 01:13:20,233 --> 01:13:21,468 Fire away! 806 01:13:29,175 --> 01:13:30,410 [French soldier 2] Fire at will! 807 01:13:30,410 --> 01:13:33,313 [all shouting] 808 01:13:36,916 --> 01:13:37,984 Send in the infantry. 809 01:13:37,984 --> 01:13:40,453 Take their position on the higher ground. At the double. 810 01:13:40,453 --> 01:13:43,323 - [French soldier 3] Take the ground! - [all shouting] 811 01:13:52,298 --> 01:13:54,300 [gunfire] 812 01:14:15,288 --> 01:14:17,991 Cavalry from the west. Pierce their flanks. 813 01:14:32,500 --> 01:14:35,108 Retreat! Withdraw! 814 01:14:35,108 --> 01:14:36,676 [Austrian soldier 3] Withdraw! 815 01:14:48,355 --> 01:14:49,823 [Austrian soldier 4] It's a trap! 816 01:14:54,361 --> 01:14:56,290 Retreat! 817 01:14:59,566 --> 01:15:01,568 [horses whinnying] 818 01:15:09,420 --> 01:15:10,430 [grunts] 819 01:15:11,544 --> 01:15:13,546 [panting] 820 01:15:17,851 --> 01:15:19,285 [shouts] 821 01:15:34,300 --> 01:15:37,437 - [Napoleon] Uncover the cannons. - [French officer] Cannons! 822 01:15:41,741 --> 01:15:44,100 - [Napoleon] Fire! - [French soldiers] Fire! 823 01:15:47,881 --> 01:15:49,150 [French soldier 4] Reloading! 824 01:15:57,590 --> 01:15:58,725 [screams] 825 01:15:59,659 --> 01:16:01,761 [screaming] 826 01:16:07,200 --> 01:16:08,902 [French soldier 5] Keep to the one side. 827 01:16:20,580 --> 01:16:22,282 [Austrian general 1] Off the ice! 828 01:16:29,656 --> 01:16:31,658 [screaming] 829 01:16:53,613 --> 01:16:55,615 [screaming] 830 01:16:57,550 --> 01:16:59,953 [grunting, screams] 831 01:16:59,953 --> 01:17:02,220 [grunting, groaning] 832 01:17:12,465 --> 01:17:15,168 Renounce, sir. We're pinned in. 833 01:17:17,737 --> 01:17:20,273 Off the ice! Withdraw! 834 01:17:27,147 --> 01:17:28,348 Cut off their retreat. 835 01:17:31,751 --> 01:17:33,653 Hyah, hyah, hyah! 836 01:17:39,359 --> 01:17:42,395 Hyah, hyah, hyah! 837 01:17:44,230 --> 01:17:46,232 [screaming] 838 01:17:48,468 --> 01:17:49,769 [gasps] 839 01:18:19,599 --> 01:18:22,402 Francis. So nice to finally meet you. 840 01:18:22,969 --> 01:18:24,571 Please come in where it's warm. 841 01:18:25,405 --> 01:18:27,807 - Thank you. - You must forgive me. 842 01:18:27,807 --> 01:18:30,410 This has been my only palace for the last two months. 843 01:18:31,611 --> 01:18:35,615 Seems very agreeable. You make excellent use of it. 844 01:18:35,615 --> 01:18:37,650 Well, we do what we can on the battlefield. 845 01:18:38,451 --> 01:18:40,754 - Yes, we do, don't we? - Mm-hmm. 846 01:18:40,754 --> 01:18:42,989 It's nice to finally meet another emperor. 847 01:18:44,290 --> 01:18:46,559 Uh, where, may I ask, is Alexander? 848 01:18:46,559 --> 01:18:48,995 Are we waiting for his arrival before we get started? 849 01:18:48,995 --> 01:18:52,799 I do not believe he will be joining us. 850 01:18:52,799 --> 01:18:55,402 - He's beside himself with rage. - [sighs] 851 01:18:57,837 --> 01:19:02,750 I realize I must compliment you for making me commit an enormous error. 852 01:19:03,143 --> 01:19:04,911 - An error? - [Napoleon] Yes. 853 01:19:06,120 --> 01:19:07,447 What error have you made? 854 01:19:09,449 --> 01:19:12,585 To be speaking with you here and accepting this invitation for peace, 855 01:19:13,453 --> 01:19:15,155 I have not followed up my victory. 856 01:19:16,623 --> 01:19:19,859 I could have taken the whole Russian and Austrian army prisoners. 857 01:19:22,796 --> 01:19:23,797 Yes. 858 01:19:24,497 --> 01:19:26,499 But after all, there will be less tears. 859 01:19:28,340 --> 01:19:32,405 And I know you will remember this gesture of kindness. Yes? 860 01:19:33,807 --> 01:19:35,442 Thank you. [sighs] 861 01:19:39,479 --> 01:19:40,480 Toast? 862 01:19:49,622 --> 01:19:56,620 To friendship, a glorious peace and the best interest of Europe. 863 01:20:02,335 --> 01:20:04,304 Mmm. Burgundy. 864 01:20:04,304 --> 01:20:06,840 - [classical music playing] - [chattering, laughing] 865 01:20:25,625 --> 01:20:28,610 - [dog whines] - [whines] Hold on. 866 01:20:28,610 --> 01:20:29,229 - [barks] - Hey, whoa, whoa! 867 01:20:29,229 --> 01:20:31,264 - [chuckling] - Whoa, we don't say woof. 868 01:20:31,264 --> 01:20:34,501 Okay. [babbles] 869 01:20:34,501 --> 01:20:37,670 That's my boy. Attaboy. 870 01:20:37,670 --> 01:20:40,573 Come here. Come here. Sit, sit, sit. [babbling] 871 01:20:40,573 --> 01:20:42,175 - [dog barks] - [barks] 872 01:20:42,409 --> 01:20:45,512 It is time to put this mystery to rest, Emperor. 873 01:20:46,460 --> 01:20:48,848 I want to know if it's you or Joséphine. 874 01:20:49,416 --> 01:20:56,222 And to that end, we will conduct a very practical experiment. 875 01:20:59,590 --> 01:21:02,228 At the end of the hallway-- Take this-- 876 01:21:03,129 --> 01:21:07,670 Waiting for you, undressed, ready to receive, 877 01:21:08,340 --> 01:21:12,505 is 18-year-old Eléonore Denuelle de La Plaigne. 878 01:21:15,675 --> 01:21:17,844 She's brunette with brown eyes. 879 01:21:18,411 --> 01:21:20,580 And the object of this, well, 880 01:21:20,580 --> 01:21:25,919 hardly unpleasant task is to see if you can father a child. 881 01:21:27,320 --> 01:21:29,322 - And then we will have an answer... - Mmm. 882 01:21:29,322 --> 01:21:31,157 ...to this nagging question 883 01:21:31,157 --> 01:21:36,262 of who is keeping who from an heir to the throne of France. 884 01:21:40,233 --> 01:21:41,234 [sighs] 885 01:21:41,768 --> 01:21:42,902 Shall we go? 886 01:21:43,536 --> 01:21:44,871 May I have another, please? 887 01:22:32,285 --> 01:22:34,287 [chattering, laughing] 888 01:22:44,698 --> 01:22:46,332 The girl is pregnant. 889 01:22:46,332 --> 01:22:48,635 You made her pregnant. [chuckles] 890 01:22:50,303 --> 01:22:51,304 [Napoleon] Mm-hmm. 891 01:22:51,304 --> 01:22:53,406 [chattering, laughing] 892 01:23:01,681 --> 01:23:03,316 Uh, I know I didn't see her. 893 01:23:03,316 --> 01:23:05,251 [speaking indistinctly] 894 01:23:10,523 --> 01:23:12,692 When are you going to insist we divorce? 895 01:23:14,427 --> 01:23:16,196 Oh, isn't that wonderful? 896 01:23:18,310 --> 01:23:22,680 From the only woman that I've ever loved and given all that I've conquered. 897 01:23:22,680 --> 01:23:28,141 I'm just too tired to wait for you to tell me what I know is coming. 898 01:23:30,543 --> 01:23:31,811 If you insist. 899 01:23:34,748 --> 01:23:37,283 [sighs] I'll make it easy for you. 900 01:23:41,821 --> 01:23:46,226 [sighs] I know you will have a ******* child. 901 01:23:51,464 --> 01:23:55,235 If I succeed in making the birth of a boy that I shall call my own son, 902 01:23:56,169 --> 01:24:00,106 I want you as a witness to pretend the confinement of the empress. 903 01:24:02,342 --> 01:24:03,543 [stammers] Your Highness, 904 01:24:03,543 --> 01:24:07,800 you are asking me to lie about the status of the mother of your heir. 905 01:24:08,782 --> 01:24:10,784 That is another way of putting it, yes. 906 01:24:10,784 --> 01:24:11,885 [scoffs] 907 01:24:13,530 --> 01:24:18,825 Emperor... [sighs] ...it is my honor and my duty, of course, 908 01:24:18,825 --> 01:24:20,827 to do as you require of me. 909 01:24:20,827 --> 01:24:24,764 But if asked, I cannot contain that which I know to be the truth. 910 01:24:25,832 --> 01:24:27,834 And painful though it is, 911 01:24:27,834 --> 01:24:32,405 the truth is that the empress is no longer capable of bearing you a child. 912 01:24:43,750 --> 01:24:46,553 My good Joséphine. [sighs] 913 01:24:47,987 --> 01:24:48,988 Hmm? 914 01:24:50,790 --> 01:24:52,425 You know how I've loved you. 915 01:24:55,395 --> 01:24:58,765 It is you, to you alone, 916 01:24:59,966 --> 01:25:03,570 that I owe the few moments of happiness I have known in this world. 917 01:25:03,570 --> 01:25:04,704 Hmm. 918 01:25:07,540 --> 01:25:11,277 My destiny is more powerful than my will. 919 01:25:13,346 --> 01:25:19,352 And my affections must yield to the interests of my people. 920 01:25:19,953 --> 01:25:21,955 [chuckling] 921 01:25:41,700 --> 01:25:44,277 The imperial decree for the dissolution of the marriage 922 01:25:45,445 --> 01:25:49,149 between the Emperor Napoleon and the Empress Joséphine. 923 01:25:53,620 --> 01:25:54,621 [sniffles] 924 01:25:57,791 --> 01:26:03,630 "My people desire that this throne, where providence has placed me, 925 01:26:03,630 --> 01:26:05,298 would be given to my children. 926 01:26:07,330 --> 01:26:11,204 However, I have lost hope of having children from my marriage 927 01:26:11,204 --> 01:26:13,973 to my beloved wife, Empress Joséphine. 928 01:26:14,974 --> 01:26:19,450 I have then been led to listen only to the good of the state 929 01:26:19,450 --> 01:26:22,549 and to want the dissolution of years of my life." 930 01:26:22,549 --> 01:26:23,650 [Josephine chuckles] 931 01:26:27,253 --> 01:26:28,254 [grunts] 932 01:26:29,622 --> 01:26:34,327 You have embellished my life for 15 years. 933 01:26:36,563 --> 01:26:42,100 The memories of which will remain forever etched in my heart. 934 01:26:50,977 --> 01:26:51,978 [sniffles] 935 01:26:55,815 --> 01:26:56,816 [sniffles] 936 01:26:58,351 --> 01:27:02,722 "Our marriage has become an obstacle for the prosperity of France." [chuckles] 937 01:27:04,858 --> 01:27:09,362 "She has been deprived of one day being governed 938 01:27:09,362 --> 01:27:13,266 by the descendants of the man brought to us by providence 939 01:27:13,266 --> 01:27:15,835 to mend the evils of a terrible revolution 940 01:27:16,436 --> 01:27:19,839 and restore faith, the throne and the social order." 941 01:27:25,779 --> 01:27:27,180 Sorry. 942 01:27:27,180 --> 01:27:28,381 [stammers, coughs] 943 01:27:29,490 --> 01:27:31,618 - Emperor. Wait. - Go. No, listen, listen. All right? 944 01:27:31,618 --> 01:27:34,320 This is for your country. That's what this is, all right? 945 01:27:34,320 --> 01:27:36,560 - [whimpers] - Now say it. 946 01:27:37,490 --> 01:27:38,725 Say it. 947 01:27:45,432 --> 01:27:48,468 "Our marriage has become an obstacle for the prosperity of France. 948 01:27:50,470 --> 01:27:53,390 Agreeing to the dissolution of our marriage, 949 01:27:53,640 --> 01:27:56,109 as I must, does not change my feelings. 950 01:28:02,315 --> 01:28:08,655 The emperor will have in me a-always his-- his truest friend." 951 01:28:21,634 --> 01:28:23,269 [Napoleon breathes shakily] 952 01:28:27,707 --> 01:28:29,542 [sniffling] 953 01:28:42,789 --> 01:28:43,857 [Joséphine] Emperor, 954 01:28:44,691 --> 01:28:47,861 you have just pronounced the word which separates us forever. 955 01:28:49,696 --> 01:28:52,298 {\an8}Your mistaken ambition has ever been 956 01:28:52,966 --> 01:28:57,170 {\an8}and will continue to be the guide of all your actions. 957 01:28:58,380 --> 01:28:59,272 Nevertheless, 958 01:29:00,400 --> 01:29:03,510 you can never doubt the sincerity of my wishes for your happiness. 959 01:29:04,744 --> 01:29:08,348 May it at least afford me some consolation for my sufferings. 960 01:29:09,482 --> 01:29:12,180 - Yours, Joséphine. - Thank you. 961 01:29:12,686 --> 01:29:15,210 - Good morning, madame. - Thank you. What's your name? 962 01:29:15,210 --> 01:29:17,290 - Fleur. - Fleur. Pleasure. 963 01:30:08,875 --> 01:30:10,877 [chuckling] 964 01:30:19,819 --> 01:30:20,820 I miss you. 965 01:30:26,292 --> 01:30:28,294 Marital life is very agreeable now. 966 01:30:33,990 --> 01:30:35,668 You've shown such great courage so far. 967 01:30:35,668 --> 01:30:37,937 [sighs] 968 01:30:37,937 --> 01:30:39,539 You must maintain it. 969 01:30:40,940 --> 01:30:43,843 Do not permit yourself to fall into melancholy. 970 01:30:49,416 --> 01:30:51,117 You look best when you're happy. 971 01:30:55,955 --> 01:30:57,557 Please take care of your health. 972 01:30:58,558 --> 01:30:59,926 It is precious to me. 973 01:31:01,261 --> 01:31:02,595 Will you write me tomorrow? 974 01:31:03,396 --> 01:31:04,497 Mm-hmm. 975 01:31:06,966 --> 01:31:08,101 And the next day? 976 01:31:08,802 --> 01:31:09,803 Yes. 977 01:31:10,870 --> 01:31:12,500 And the day after that? 978 01:31:13,340 --> 01:31:14,341 Mm-hmm. 979 01:31:15,842 --> 01:31:17,677 - And the day after that? - Yeah. 980 01:31:21,114 --> 01:31:22,115 Good. 981 01:31:27,520 --> 01:31:28,521 [kisses] 982 01:31:29,622 --> 01:31:30,657 [door closes] 983 01:31:32,359 --> 01:31:36,196 {\an8}Once, an English ambassador challenged my reasons for war. 984 01:31:36,863 --> 01:31:40,333 {\an8}He said, "You French, you fight only for money, 985 01:31:40,333 --> 01:31:42,602 while we English, we fight for honor." 986 01:31:43,737 --> 01:31:47,440 I replied, "Everyone fights for what they lack." 987 01:31:48,174 --> 01:31:50,710 [chuckles, stammers] 988 01:31:50,710 --> 01:31:53,813 This is not-- This is not your story. This never happened to you, did it? 989 01:31:53,813 --> 01:31:54,848 Of course it did. 990 01:31:54,848 --> 01:31:56,316 - Of course it did. - What do you mean? 991 01:31:56,316 --> 01:31:58,485 We had the same saying with my people and the Turks. 992 01:31:58,485 --> 01:31:59,753 - [chuckles] - Do you? 993 01:31:59,753 --> 01:32:01,921 The English lack honor. We can agree on that. 994 01:32:01,921 --> 01:32:04,758 - [Alexander] Listen, there is-- [sighs] - [mosquito buzzes] 995 01:32:05,625 --> 01:32:10,530 There's nothing I think we can agree more with than our hatred for Britain. 996 01:32:13,867 --> 01:32:18,371 I just have to say that it actually-- 997 01:32:18,371 --> 01:32:21,941 It would be my absolute pleasure and honor if I could call you my brother. 998 01:32:25,745 --> 01:32:27,747 There is a way for you to call me brother. 999 01:32:30,316 --> 01:32:35,355 Last night, at dinner, I was... [sighs] 1000 01:32:35,355 --> 01:32:37,757 ...charmed by your sister. 1001 01:32:37,757 --> 01:32:39,225 [chuckles] 1002 01:32:39,225 --> 01:32:40,326 Is she spoken for? 1003 01:32:40,326 --> 01:32:42,228 Ah. Sadly, yes. 1004 01:32:42,228 --> 01:32:46,320 She's to be married to the Duke of Oldenburg, I'm afraid. 1005 01:32:46,733 --> 01:32:49,703 Uh, and what of her younger sister? Anna? 1006 01:32:49,703 --> 01:32:52,105 [stammers] Is there a formal offer for Anna? 1007 01:32:52,105 --> 01:32:54,407 - [mosquito buzzes] - [blows] 1008 01:32:56,142 --> 01:32:57,143 [chuckles] 1009 01:32:59,145 --> 01:33:02,716 Uh, well, you see, An-Anna, she's 15 years old. 1010 01:33:03,917 --> 01:33:05,850 That is a detail. 1011 01:33:05,850 --> 01:33:06,986 [mosquitoes buzzing] 1012 01:33:08,521 --> 01:33:13,930 Our friendship is built on our mutual distrust of England. 1013 01:33:13,793 --> 01:33:18,164 When we hold to the Continental Blockade, we choke them from the trade, 1014 01:33:18,164 --> 01:33:20,567 and we fight for our most sacred rights. 1015 01:33:20,567 --> 01:33:22,802 That is what is important between us. 1016 01:33:23,470 --> 01:33:24,471 I just had a thought. 1017 01:33:25,138 --> 01:33:26,439 - No. - No, say it. 1018 01:33:26,439 --> 01:33:28,141 - Should I tell you? - Please. 1019 01:33:29,409 --> 01:33:32,145 Imagine an army. 50,000 men. 1020 01:33:32,645 --> 01:33:35,915 Russians, Frenchmen, perhaps even Austrians, 1021 01:33:35,915 --> 01:33:38,718 marching by way of Constantinople into Asia 1022 01:33:38,718 --> 01:33:40,453 would have only to reach the Euphrates 1023 01:33:40,453 --> 01:33:42,889 to make England tremble and bring her down on her knees 1024 01:33:42,889 --> 01:33:44,724 - before the continent. - [chuckles] 1025 01:33:47,994 --> 01:33:49,162 It is incredible. 1026 01:33:50,363 --> 01:33:51,364 Toast. 1027 01:33:55,935 --> 01:33:57,300 [sighs] 1028 01:33:58,204 --> 01:33:59,739 - To you. - To us. 1029 01:34:00,940 --> 01:34:05,845 His Majesty, the Emperor Napoleon, wishes to make a formal offer to Austria 1030 01:34:05,845 --> 01:34:08,148 and to His Majesty, King Francis, 1031 01:34:09,349 --> 01:34:12,652 for the hand of the archduchess, Marie-Louise. 1032 01:34:14,320 --> 01:34:15,455 His eldest daughter. 1033 01:34:16,790 --> 01:34:17,991 No. 1034 01:34:19,250 --> 01:34:21,828 Uh, this union would bring together Austria and France 1035 01:34:21,828 --> 01:34:24,300 in an unbreakable matrimonial bond. 1036 01:34:25,832 --> 01:34:27,834 [in German] Is this a joke? 1037 01:34:30,203 --> 01:34:36,976 [in German] I may find it humorous... but His Majesty does not. 1038 01:34:54,861 --> 01:34:56,529 [in English] Did you have a pleasant journey? 1039 01:34:56,529 --> 01:34:58,164 It was wonderful. Thank you. 1040 01:35:04,337 --> 01:35:05,739 You're quite petite. 1041 01:35:06,806 --> 01:35:08,800 I'm not accustomed to that. 1042 01:35:09,342 --> 01:35:10,744 [Marie-Louise chuckles] 1043 01:35:11,878 --> 01:35:13,179 How do I look to you? 1044 01:35:14,814 --> 01:35:16,549 Do I resemble my portrait? 1045 01:35:17,117 --> 01:35:21,454 Oh, yes. And even more handsome and strong. 1046 01:35:22,756 --> 01:35:26,259 And you are even more handsome, more be-beautiful. 1047 01:35:27,270 --> 01:35:30,296 [chuckles] I hope you're pleased with your choice. 1048 01:35:31,998 --> 01:35:35,168 I hope so too. Would you like to see the bedroom? 1049 01:35:35,168 --> 01:35:37,537 [chuckles] Yes, thank you. 1050 01:35:50,160 --> 01:35:52,118 Your Majesty, your son. 1051 01:36:04,970 --> 01:36:06,990 [breathing shakily] 1052 01:36:09,690 --> 01:36:10,303 [doors close] 1053 01:36:10,303 --> 01:36:11,504 [soldier shouts, distant] 1054 01:36:11,504 --> 01:36:12,939 - Hello. - [baby fusses] 1055 01:36:12,939 --> 01:36:15,410 [soldiers shouting, distant] 1056 01:36:16,943 --> 01:36:18,478 - [soldier] Fire! - [distant gunfire] 1057 01:36:18,478 --> 01:36:21,481 - [baby crying] - Oh. [shushing] 1058 01:36:21,481 --> 01:36:23,283 [crying stops] 1059 01:36:23,283 --> 01:36:26,419 [shouting continues, distant] 1060 01:36:26,419 --> 01:36:27,687 My little king. 1061 01:36:32,692 --> 01:36:35,228 [carriage driver] Hyah, hyah, hyah! 1062 01:36:35,228 --> 01:36:37,297 [horse hooves approaching] 1063 01:36:41,670 --> 01:36:42,168 [carriage driver] Hold. 1064 01:36:50,777 --> 01:36:53,179 [baby fusses] 1065 01:37:08,795 --> 01:37:10,196 [baby coos] 1066 01:37:20,507 --> 01:37:21,675 [baby grunts] 1067 01:37:30,483 --> 01:37:31,885 [coos] 1068 01:37:37,230 --> 01:37:39,250 [cooing] 1069 01:37:40,527 --> 01:37:42,295 Oh, sweet child. 1070 01:37:44,164 --> 01:37:45,565 [baby grunts] 1071 01:37:52,839 --> 01:37:58,511 One day, you will understand what I have sacrificed for you. 1072 01:37:59,312 --> 01:38:02,248 [baby cooing] 1073 01:38:04,500 --> 01:38:06,520 [sighs] 1074 01:38:08,521 --> 01:38:11,391 [Napoleon] My dear Joséphine, I'm sad today. 1075 01:38:11,925 --> 01:38:15,762 Tsar Alexander has turned against me and forced me to invade Russia. 1076 01:38:16,730 --> 01:38:21,568 {\an8}He's decided to open his ports to England while taxing the French. 1077 01:38:22,902 --> 01:38:26,706 {\an8}I must wipe away my melancholy and begin the march to Moscow. 1078 01:38:27,741 --> 01:38:30,610 {\an8}I've convinced the heads of Europe of this resolution, 1079 01:38:30,610 --> 01:38:35,215 and so I command the combined forces of France, Austria, Italy, 1080 01:38:35,215 --> 01:38:36,983 Germany and Poland. 1081 01:38:37,584 --> 01:38:40,253 I see nothing but success in my future. 1082 01:38:40,253 --> 01:38:43,223 [French soldier 1] Keep your lines. Steady. 1083 01:38:45,558 --> 01:38:47,227 [French soldier 2] To the front. 1084 01:38:47,227 --> 01:38:49,229 [French soldier 3] Keep your step. 1085 01:38:51,297 --> 01:38:53,600 [speaking Russian] 1086 01:38:55,680 --> 01:38:56,736 - [shouting, grunting] - [French soldier 1] Take cover! 1087 01:38:56,736 --> 01:38:57,637 [French soldier 2] Get down! 1088 01:39:04,110 --> 01:39:05,912 [French general] Get down! Get down! 1089 01:39:05,912 --> 01:39:08,581 [Russian soldiers speaking Russian] 1090 01:39:15,755 --> 01:39:19,920 [French general] Hyah, hyah! Hyah! 1091 01:39:19,920 --> 01:39:21,227 After them! After them! 1092 01:39:24,831 --> 01:39:26,166 [grunts] 1093 01:39:32,572 --> 01:39:33,707 [Russian soldier grunts] 1094 01:39:35,508 --> 01:39:38,178 [grunting] 1095 01:39:39,579 --> 01:39:40,814 Whoa, whoa. 1096 01:39:43,616 --> 01:39:45,518 - [horse nickering] - Whoa. 1097 01:39:54,994 --> 01:39:56,629 [horse whinnies] 1098 01:40:02,435 --> 01:40:06,720 - Get back! Drop back. Retreat. - [grunts] Fall back! 1099 01:40:06,720 --> 01:40:08,174 [soldiers shouting] 1100 01:41:13,506 --> 01:41:15,408 {\an8}[Napoleon] My dear Joséphine. 1101 01:41:16,976 --> 01:41:20,246 I'm writing to you because I have just won a great battle today. 1102 01:41:21,881 --> 01:41:24,150 Tomorrow we will resume our advance. 1103 01:41:24,884 --> 01:41:27,253 Moscow is now only 200 miles away. 1104 01:41:27,253 --> 01:41:30,790 And I think of you all the while. All yours. 1105 01:41:31,524 --> 01:41:33,326 [French soldier 1] Nearly there. Nearly there. 1106 01:41:40,767 --> 01:41:43,169 - [French soldier 2] Thank you, sir. - [speaks indistinctly] 1107 01:41:43,970 --> 01:41:45,438 [soldier coughing] 1108 01:41:48,875 --> 01:41:51,778 - Thank you, Admiral. - You were the brave of Austerlitz. 1109 01:42:20,106 --> 01:42:22,108 [dogs barking] 1110 01:42:54,507 --> 01:42:56,710 [dogs barking] 1111 01:42:56,710 --> 01:42:58,345 [Napoleon shouting] Where are you? 1112 01:43:11,424 --> 01:43:13,727 300,000 souls lived in this city. 1113 01:43:15,628 --> 01:43:16,996 And they've all just left? 1114 01:43:36,182 --> 01:43:39,850 Little boy. 1115 01:43:39,850 --> 01:43:42,555 Pspspsps. 1116 01:43:44,290 --> 01:43:45,859 Where are you? 1117 01:43:50,296 --> 01:43:51,931 Don't be frightened. 1118 01:43:52,766 --> 01:43:55,100 I'm just gonna give you a little spanking. 1119 01:44:25,865 --> 01:44:27,333 It's not very sporting, is it? 1120 01:44:29,235 --> 01:44:31,104 For his honor and Russia's, not mine. 1121 01:44:36,509 --> 01:44:38,478 There's dignity to be had in defeat. 1122 01:44:40,947 --> 01:44:42,949 [snoring] 1123 01:44:42,949 --> 01:44:44,584 [fire crackling] 1124 01:44:44,584 --> 01:44:47,120 [gasps, breathing heavily] 1125 01:45:22,155 --> 01:45:23,156 Who did this? 1126 01:45:24,557 --> 01:45:25,558 They did. 1127 01:45:27,930 --> 01:45:30,296 No, they did not. Be sensible. 1128 01:45:33,199 --> 01:45:36,336 - Who set these fires? - [sighs] 1129 01:45:36,336 --> 01:45:39,839 Your Majesty, they did. 1130 01:45:43,677 --> 01:45:44,844 [sighs] 1131 01:45:45,478 --> 01:45:48,415 He'd rather burn his own city than negotiate with me. 1132 01:45:49,215 --> 01:45:51,284 I didn't think he had the courage. 1133 01:45:56,723 --> 01:46:02,295 Well, we'll go to Saint Petersburg and have him burn that too. 1134 01:46:04,164 --> 01:46:07,701 We have let too much time slip away. 1135 01:46:09,402 --> 01:46:12,772 We would be marching into the Russian winter 1136 01:46:13,740 --> 01:46:17,777 with horses that are not raised for this weather. 1137 01:46:19,346 --> 01:46:22,582 If we go back to Poland, we can wait out the winter months. 1138 01:46:25,185 --> 01:46:26,152 Hmm? 1139 01:46:26,152 --> 01:46:27,420 [shouts] 1140 01:46:38,980 --> 01:46:41,601 [Joséphine] Napoleon, your letters are a soothing balm to my heart. 1141 01:46:42,535 --> 01:46:43,803 I fear for you. 1142 01:46:44,571 --> 01:46:46,740 Remember that I alone know your health... 1143 01:46:46,740 --> 01:46:48,274 - [spits] - ...your fears. 1144 01:46:49,750 --> 01:46:52,612 I thank you as tenderly as I will always love you. 1145 01:46:53,179 --> 01:46:54,214 Joséphine. 1146 01:46:55,882 --> 01:46:57,450 [Napoleon] My friend, Joséphine. 1147 01:46:58,618 --> 01:46:59,786 "Friend." 1148 01:47:00,887 --> 01:47:03,560 It is strange to write that word to you. 1149 01:47:04,290 --> 01:47:06,292 You have always been so much more. 1150 01:47:06,292 --> 01:47:08,395 [soldiers coughing] 1151 01:47:08,395 --> 01:47:10,897 [fife playing] 1152 01:47:14,401 --> 01:47:19,205 [Napoleon] Despite careful organization, there have been breakdowns in supply. 1153 01:47:20,774 --> 01:47:25,578 We're suffering sickness, desertion and famine. 1154 01:47:27,614 --> 01:47:28,748 We are winning. 1155 01:47:28,748 --> 01:47:30,817 [soldiers coughing] 1156 01:47:40,960 --> 01:47:44,297 - [Napoleon] Us or Cossacks? - [French general] Us. 1157 01:47:47,500 --> 01:47:52,138 [Napoleon sighs] Joséphine. Fortune has abandoned me. 1158 01:47:53,340 --> 01:47:56,900 {\an8}I know that it is what fate has for me. 1159 01:47:56,710 --> 01:47:58,878 {\an8}Your words rattle in my head. 1160 01:48:00,580 --> 01:48:02,582 I am nothing without you. 1161 01:48:06,886 --> 01:48:10,590 [politician] Of the 600,000 men you sent to Russia, 1162 01:48:10,590 --> 01:48:13,526 only 40,000 have returned. 1163 01:48:13,526 --> 01:48:19,265 Therefore, you have been exiled in no uncertain terms. 1164 01:48:21,340 --> 01:48:26,500 The allied coalition of Austria, Prussia, Russia and England, 1165 01:48:27,807 --> 01:48:30,760 and with the agreement of the French Council, 1166 01:48:31,311 --> 01:48:35,480 grant you sovereignty of the island of Elba. 1167 01:48:36,816 --> 01:48:39,886 A revenue of two million francs from the French funds, 1168 01:48:40,887 --> 01:48:44,324 pensions for the Bonaparte family and the Empress Marie-Louise. 1169 01:48:45,492 --> 01:48:50,697 It also provides for Empress Joséphine to retain all of her properties 1170 01:48:52,198 --> 01:48:56,360 and an allotted annual income of one million francs. 1171 01:48:58,380 --> 01:48:59,706 [sighs] 1172 01:49:25,131 --> 01:49:26,733 I love France too much. 1173 01:49:31,971 --> 01:49:34,240 All I've desired was its glory. 1174 01:49:37,430 --> 01:49:38,978 I would never bring her misfortune. 1175 01:49:41,514 --> 01:49:44,718 They want me to abdicate. [sighs] 1176 01:49:44,718 --> 01:49:46,319 Fine, I'll abdicate. 1177 01:50:01,601 --> 01:50:03,603 [townsfolk chattering in Italian] 1178 01:50:53,153 --> 01:50:54,154 Your Highness. 1179 01:50:55,922 --> 01:50:56,923 Empress. 1180 01:51:11,971 --> 01:51:12,972 [Joséphine] Here. 1181 01:51:17,844 --> 01:51:20,480 [Alexander] Joséphine, Joséphine. Hmm? 1182 01:51:21,214 --> 01:51:22,716 [chuckles] I am charmed. 1183 01:51:24,818 --> 01:51:28,210 But... [sighs] 1184 01:51:30,357 --> 01:51:34,627 ...you do not have to lock yourself away just because he's not here. 1185 01:51:36,363 --> 01:51:38,732 I know what it is like to be underestimated. 1186 01:51:40,367 --> 01:51:46,373 But your eyes, your charm and your spirit, 1187 01:51:47,574 --> 01:51:48,808 it is in there. 1188 01:51:49,642 --> 01:51:53,179 It is yours, and you can use it. 1189 01:51:57,384 --> 01:51:59,919 [classical music playing] 1190 01:52:37,223 --> 01:52:38,558 [Napoleon] Dear Joséphine, 1191 01:52:39,292 --> 01:52:42,395 You are mine. You will always be. 1192 01:52:43,930 --> 01:52:46,466 - I cannot stand it any longer. - [crew member shouting] 1193 01:52:46,466 --> 01:52:48,802 It has been 300 days on this rock, 1194 01:52:49,469 --> 01:52:52,872 and I'm ready to come home and reclaim what's mine: 1195 01:52:53,473 --> 01:52:55,275 you and France. 1196 01:53:07,287 --> 01:53:10,123 [crew members shouting] 1197 01:53:13,460 --> 01:53:15,228 [Napoleon] I'm taking your ship. 1198 01:53:15,228 --> 01:53:18,164 If you do not provoke me, you do not have to fear me. 1199 01:53:37,250 --> 01:53:38,451 [Joséphine] Napoleon, 1200 01:53:39,386 --> 01:53:43,623 I'm a flower that opens its petals and smiles to the sunshine, 1201 01:53:44,724 --> 01:53:48,261 unconscious that the storm is near which will lay me low 1202 01:53:48,261 --> 01:53:51,398 - and scatter leaves to the heavens. - [groans] 1203 01:53:51,398 --> 01:53:53,500 Come quickly, my friend. 1204 01:54:06,112 --> 01:54:07,547 [kisses] 1205 01:54:22,620 --> 01:54:25,498 - [wheezing] - If you would open your mouth, please. 1206 01:54:26,299 --> 01:54:28,334 [groaning] 1207 01:54:30,737 --> 01:54:31,738 Thank you. 1208 01:54:36,676 --> 01:54:37,877 Thank you. 1209 01:54:38,678 --> 01:54:42,150 Well, your chest is congested. Your throat is aflame. 1210 01:54:43,183 --> 01:54:45,180 My suggestion is to stay in bed. 1211 01:54:45,852 --> 01:54:48,788 [wheezing] But Napoleon is coming. 1212 01:54:49,356 --> 01:54:52,920 It would be unwise to receive any visitors. 1213 01:54:52,920 --> 01:54:53,793 But Napoleon is coming. 1214 01:54:53,793 --> 01:54:54,994 I understand. 1215 01:55:08,410 --> 01:55:10,430 [wheezing] 1216 01:55:14,547 --> 01:55:16,516 [Dr. Corvisart] Just keep her comfortable. 1217 01:55:36,302 --> 01:55:37,370 Whoa, whoa! 1218 01:55:44,411 --> 01:55:45,478 Your Majesty. 1219 01:55:50,316 --> 01:55:51,618 You may speak. 1220 01:55:51,618 --> 01:55:54,854 Bonaparte, Your Majesty. He has returned. 1221 01:55:54,854 --> 01:55:56,990 A ship landed on a beach in Antibes this morning, 1222 01:55:56,990 --> 01:55:57,957 and they're on the march. 1223 01:55:57,957 --> 01:56:01,940 Napoleon Bonaparte is marching towards Paris. 1224 01:56:01,940 --> 01:56:04,397 [breathing heavily] 1225 01:56:04,397 --> 01:56:05,765 More. 1226 01:56:05,765 --> 01:56:06,833 Your Majesty. 1227 01:56:40,266 --> 01:56:41,134 Afternoon, Colonel. 1228 01:56:42,168 --> 01:56:43,370 [colonel] Your Majesty. 1229 01:56:43,970 --> 01:56:45,380 General Marchand, 1230 01:56:45,380 --> 01:56:47,707 in defense of the royal government of King Louis XVIII, 1231 01:56:48,508 --> 01:56:51,544 requests that you surrender your weapons and cease your march 1232 01:56:52,278 --> 01:56:54,914 so that you may be arrested and returned to your island. 1233 01:56:55,982 --> 01:56:59,853 Will you please inform the general that I shall like to come and speak with him? 1234 01:57:01,554 --> 01:57:03,556 I have no fight with my own Fifth Army. 1235 01:57:05,358 --> 01:57:06,359 Sir. 1236 01:57:15,402 --> 01:57:16,870 He wishes to speak. 1237 01:57:18,371 --> 01:57:19,372 Make ready! 1238 01:57:23,109 --> 01:57:24,344 Present. 1239 01:57:35,355 --> 01:57:40,326 Soldiers of the Fifth Regiment, do you recognize me? 1240 01:57:44,970 --> 01:57:46,232 Do you recognize me, soldiers? 1241 01:57:48,134 --> 01:57:49,736 [French soldier] Yes, Emperor! 1242 01:57:49,736 --> 01:57:52,872 [laughing] 1243 01:57:55,942 --> 01:57:57,143 [Napoleon] I miss you. 1244 01:57:59,913 --> 01:58:01,915 I'm melancholy for my home... 1245 01:58:04,217 --> 01:58:06,386 and for our victories together. 1246 01:58:09,589 --> 01:58:11,910 I want to come home. 1247 01:58:12,559 --> 01:58:13,860 Will you join me? 1248 01:58:15,595 --> 01:58:17,330 Long live the emperor! 1249 01:58:17,330 --> 01:58:24,871 - Long live the emperor! - Long live the emperor! 1250 01:58:24,871 --> 01:58:27,340 - [pledging continues] - [cheering] 1251 01:58:37,150 --> 01:58:39,152 [crying] 1252 01:59:04,844 --> 01:59:09,783 On May 26th, Dr. Corvisart was called 1253 01:59:11,510 --> 01:59:16,222 and found her chest congested and her throat inflamed. 1254 01:59:18,625 --> 01:59:21,127 Her illness was diphtheria. 1255 01:59:24,197 --> 01:59:30,700 On May 29th, last sacrament was given, and she died. 1256 01:59:34,708 --> 01:59:36,609 And no one thought to notify me? 1257 01:59:42,382 --> 01:59:43,616 [sighs] 1258 01:59:46,886 --> 01:59:47,887 Hortense. 1259 01:59:50,824 --> 01:59:53,560 Do you blame-- [breathes shakily] 1260 01:59:53,560 --> 01:59:54,861 Do you blame me? 1261 01:59:57,163 --> 01:59:58,698 - [sniffles] - I don't blame you. 1262 01:59:58,698 --> 01:59:59,799 Of course not. 1263 02:00:02,669 --> 02:00:07,540 I'm not to bear the burden of responsibility... [breathes shakily] 1264 02:00:07,540 --> 02:00:09,542 ...for the misfortunes of your mother. 1265 02:00:10,677 --> 02:00:12,746 I want the letters that I wrote to her. [sniffles] 1266 02:00:12,746 --> 02:00:16,883 I'm sorry, I don't have them. They were stolen by her valet. 1267 02:00:18,418 --> 02:00:19,586 [blows] 1268 02:00:19,586 --> 02:00:20,887 Where did she keep them? 1269 02:00:23,256 --> 02:00:25,759 In the cupboard in her bedroom, next to her bed. 1270 02:00:29,396 --> 02:00:30,830 What did he do with them? 1271 02:00:33,233 --> 02:00:34,834 Her valet sold them. 1272 02:00:41,241 --> 02:00:43,209 - [cries] - [Hortense] I'm sorry. 1273 02:00:46,179 --> 02:00:47,180 I forgive you. 1274 02:00:51,951 --> 02:00:55,880 {\an8}[congress member] Napoleon Bonaparte has destroyed 1275 02:00:55,880 --> 02:00:59,590 {\an8}the only title upon which his very existence depended. 1276 02:01:00,460 --> 02:01:03,797 {\an8}This congregation of allies shall form 1277 02:01:03,797 --> 02:01:07,333 {\an8}along the borders of France and Belgium an army. 1278 02:01:07,333 --> 02:01:10,103 70,000 troops from England, 1279 02:01:11,438 --> 02:01:14,400 120,000 troops from Prussia. 1280 02:01:16,109 --> 02:01:20,800 This vermin has routed the farmyards of Europe 1281 02:01:20,947 --> 02:01:23,116 while the farmers snored. 1282 02:01:23,683 --> 02:01:25,919 We should have struck this blow long ago. 1283 02:01:26,986 --> 02:01:31,324 He has held the world hostage with his egotism, 1284 02:01:31,324 --> 02:01:34,627 his insatiable hunger for power, 1285 02:01:34,627 --> 02:01:38,131 and his lack of simple good manners. 1286 02:01:39,990 --> 02:01:41,534 We will all sleep again without him. 1287 02:01:42,702 --> 02:01:47,841 I believe I speak for all of us when I say that the only regret we all share 1288 02:01:48,541 --> 02:01:51,978 is that we allowed this vermin to live at all. 1289 02:01:53,146 --> 02:01:56,783 250,000 men with the traitor. 1290 02:01:57,984 --> 02:02:03,957 25,000 men, 125,000 men 1291 02:02:03,957 --> 02:02:06,693 and 100,000 men... 1292 02:02:10,196 --> 02:02:13,533 against our 125,000 men. 1293 02:02:16,200 --> 02:02:17,570 This is a fight on land. 1294 02:02:19,272 --> 02:02:22,275 This is what Britain does not know how to do that I know. 1295 02:02:24,544 --> 02:02:28,648 Strike quickly against Wellington and Blücher. 1296 02:02:29,416 --> 02:02:31,170 Defeat them separately. 1297 02:02:32,520 --> 02:02:35,488 Disallow them from uniting forces here. 1298 02:02:48,535 --> 02:02:49,736 Morning. 1299 02:02:49,736 --> 02:02:51,838 - Morning. - [grunts] 1300 02:02:51,838 --> 02:02:53,373 The Prussians are advancing. 1301 02:02:54,441 --> 02:02:55,975 We should begin the offensive. 1302 02:02:56,676 --> 02:02:58,745 [Napoleon] We must wait for the ground to dry. 1303 02:03:01,247 --> 02:03:04,551 Blücher will never make it in time. I'll have Wellington by lunch. 1304 02:03:11,991 --> 02:03:15,161 [thunder rumbling] 1305 02:03:17,970 --> 02:03:18,531 [sighs, grunts] 1306 02:03:20,500 --> 02:03:21,901 [clears throat] 1307 02:03:27,374 --> 02:03:30,577 I never get wet if I can help it. [clears throat] 1308 02:04:16,656 --> 02:04:19,592 [thunder rumbling] 1309 02:04:36,276 --> 02:04:37,644 What shall I tell the men? 1310 02:04:39,679 --> 02:04:41,414 Tell them to make the rain stop. 1311 02:04:44,417 --> 02:04:48,722 - [British soldier 1] Coming through! - [British soldier 2] In formation! 1312 02:04:50,190 --> 02:04:52,859 [Wellesley] Now's your time, lads. Now's your time. 1313 02:04:54,194 --> 02:04:55,829 Now, listen very carefully. 1314 02:04:57,297 --> 02:05:02,202 Patience is the order of the day today. Patience shall win the day. 1315 02:05:02,969 --> 02:05:05,205 We must hold this ground. 1316 02:05:05,905 --> 02:05:07,707 Let them come to us. 1317 02:05:07,707 --> 02:05:09,642 [soldiers] Huzzah! 1318 02:05:14,981 --> 02:05:16,216 Go on, boys. Go on. 1319 02:05:18,385 --> 02:05:19,386 Whoa. 1320 02:05:20,186 --> 02:05:21,388 Good morning, General Blücher. 1321 02:05:21,388 --> 02:05:24,900 - Good morning. - Estimated time of arrival, sir? 1322 02:05:24,900 --> 02:05:26,526 - Officer? - About five hours. 1323 02:05:26,526 --> 02:05:28,194 About five hours. 1324 02:05:44,744 --> 02:05:46,112 Come on, boys. Come on, boys. 1325 02:05:47,380 --> 02:05:48,381 [grunts] 1326 02:05:51,117 --> 02:05:53,119 [soldier shouting, distant] 1327 02:05:58,692 --> 02:05:59,959 Oh, there he is. 1328 02:06:00,894 --> 02:06:06,566 He appears to be... [chuckles] ...just sleeping. 1329 02:06:08,340 --> 02:06:13,440 One thing you cannot resist, my friend, is a frontal attack. 1330 02:06:16,376 --> 02:06:19,379 Let's see how this general can attack our position. 1331 02:06:22,382 --> 02:06:27,220 Sir. I have the emperor in my sights. Do I have permission to fire? 1332 02:06:27,220 --> 02:06:28,421 Certainly not. 1333 02:06:28,922 --> 02:06:31,224 Generals commanding armies have better things to do with their time 1334 02:06:31,224 --> 02:06:32,325 than to shoot at one another. 1335 02:06:32,325 --> 02:06:34,894 Hold your fire, rifleman, on pain of death. 1336 02:06:34,894 --> 02:06:36,763 Go on, boys. Come, come. 1337 02:06:36,763 --> 02:06:38,631 [British soldier] A runner coming through! 1338 02:06:40,133 --> 02:06:41,801 Blücher, 11 to 12 miles, sir. 1339 02:06:42,635 --> 02:06:44,471 [British general 1] Attention, follow me. 1340 02:06:44,971 --> 02:06:47,540 - Blücher at 11 to 12 miles, sir. - Jesus Christ. 1341 02:06:47,540 --> 02:06:49,709 - I want a report every hour. - Yes, sir. 1342 02:06:52,479 --> 02:06:56,149 [French soldier] Runner coming through. Make way. 1343 02:06:56,149 --> 02:06:59,152 Oh. Oh. 1344 02:07:00,754 --> 02:07:03,656 [panting] Prussians on the roadside, 12 miles. 1345 02:07:09,929 --> 02:07:13,800 Prussian troops have been sighted on the road, sire. Twelve miles. 1346 02:07:17,437 --> 02:07:18,638 Ready the cannons. 1347 02:07:22,275 --> 02:07:23,943 Ready the cannons! 1348 02:07:23,943 --> 02:07:27,130 [French soldiers clamoring] 1349 02:07:27,130 --> 02:07:29,149 [French general] Go on! Move! 1350 02:07:34,521 --> 02:07:37,824 [French soldiers shouting] 1351 02:07:38,591 --> 02:07:41,161 [French soldier 1] Ready! Cannons are ready! 1352 02:07:41,161 --> 02:07:43,129 [French soldier 2] Cannons are ready! 1353 02:07:43,129 --> 02:07:44,931 [French general] The rain has stopped, sir. 1354 02:07:53,840 --> 02:07:55,542 Prepare to fire! 1355 02:07:58,978 --> 02:08:00,547 [breathes heavily] 1356 02:08:05,185 --> 02:08:07,787 - Fire! - [French soldiers] Fire! 1357 02:08:13,793 --> 02:08:15,328 [British general 2] Take cover! 1358 02:08:18,980 --> 02:08:20,433 Straight into position. Steady. 1359 02:08:20,433 --> 02:08:24,637 Prepare for the advance. Get ready. 1360 02:08:25,972 --> 02:08:27,407 Prepare for the advance. 1361 02:08:27,407 --> 02:08:29,576 Readjust to 195! 1362 02:08:29,576 --> 02:08:31,711 Adjust 195! 1363 02:08:31,711 --> 02:08:34,447 [French soldier] Elevation 195. 1364 02:08:37,517 --> 02:08:38,651 Adjusted! 1365 02:08:40,587 --> 02:08:43,456 Prepare to fire! Fire! 1366 02:08:43,456 --> 02:08:45,910 [French soldiers] Fire! 1367 02:08:47,460 --> 02:08:50,960 [British soldiers shouting, screaming] 1368 02:08:50,960 --> 02:08:53,299 [British general 2] Keep your head down. Seventh, take over. 1369 02:08:59,906 --> 02:09:02,108 [screaming] 1370 02:09:02,108 --> 02:09:05,780 - [British soldier] Out the way! - [British general 3] Hold fast, men! 1371 02:09:09,115 --> 02:09:12,619 Infantry, advance! 1372 02:09:12,619 --> 02:09:15,880 - [march playing] - [French general 1] Left company! 1373 02:09:15,880 --> 02:09:19,250 [speaks indistinctly] And march! 1374 02:09:19,250 --> 02:09:21,194 [French general 2] Get in formation. Now! 1375 02:09:23,196 --> 02:09:24,297 Keep to the line! 1376 02:09:25,565 --> 02:09:26,566 Join! 1377 02:09:28,668 --> 02:09:30,470 [drums playing] 1378 02:09:35,942 --> 02:09:40,460 [French general] Second wave, advance! Over the top, men! 1379 02:09:41,470 --> 02:09:42,449 Hold the line! 1380 02:09:42,449 --> 02:09:44,484 Cannons! 1381 02:09:45,218 --> 02:09:46,986 - Fire! - [French soldiers shouting] 1382 02:09:50,423 --> 02:09:51,958 [British general 1] Get ready. 1383 02:09:53,590 --> 02:09:54,294 [British general 3] Hold fast. 1384 02:09:55,950 --> 02:09:56,496 [British general 2] Fire! 1385 02:10:05,839 --> 02:10:07,974 [British general 3] You there, get on that cannon. 1386 02:10:10,100 --> 02:10:11,911 [French soldiers clamoring] 1387 02:10:18,118 --> 02:10:19,152 [British soldier] Fire! 1388 02:10:21,921 --> 02:10:23,289 [screaming] 1389 02:10:26,260 --> 02:10:27,827 [French general 2] Fill the gap! 1390 02:10:29,662 --> 02:10:31,970 [French general 1] Keep the line! 1391 02:10:33,133 --> 02:10:35,535 [soldiers shouting] 1392 02:10:38,571 --> 02:10:41,207 Skirmishers, keep advancing! [yelps] 1393 02:10:41,207 --> 02:10:42,642 [French general 2] Get in formation. 1394 02:10:42,642 --> 02:10:44,477 Fire at will. 1395 02:10:49,749 --> 02:10:52,118 [British general 2] Keep them back, men. Fire. 1396 02:10:52,118 --> 02:10:55,188 [drums playing] 1397 02:10:55,188 --> 02:10:58,425 Go on, go on. Don't let them rally! 1398 02:11:02,696 --> 02:11:05,398 [British general 2 speaks indistinctly] ...the strike position. 1399 02:11:05,398 --> 02:11:07,967 [French runner] Get up, boys. Go on. Go on, boys. 1400 02:11:09,536 --> 02:11:10,870 Whoa, whoa. 1401 02:11:13,406 --> 02:11:16,343 Prussians, roadside, five miles. 1402 02:11:18,440 --> 02:11:19,679 [French general] Five miles, maybe less. 1403 02:11:21,681 --> 02:11:23,350 We have to act before Blücher arrives. 1404 02:11:24,170 --> 02:11:25,180 Out. 1405 02:11:27,854 --> 02:11:28,855 Out! 1406 02:11:39,766 --> 02:11:42,535 - [British general 2 shouting] - [French general] Cavalry! 1407 02:11:43,803 --> 02:11:45,605 Charge! 1408 02:11:45,605 --> 02:11:47,941 [French army shouting] 1409 02:11:52,612 --> 02:11:54,114 Prepare to receive cavalry. 1410 02:11:54,114 --> 02:11:56,649 [British general] Prepare to receive cavalry. 1411 02:11:57,650 --> 02:11:59,850 [soldiers shouting] 1412 02:12:05,358 --> 02:12:09,729 [Wellesley] We must hold our ground. Stand fast to the last man. 1413 02:12:09,729 --> 02:12:12,650 We must not be beat! 1414 02:12:12,832 --> 02:12:15,101 Or what will they say in England? 1415 02:12:15,101 --> 02:12:18,371 - [British general] Hold the line. - [British soldier] Keep it tight. 1416 02:12:18,371 --> 02:12:21,307 [soldiers shouting] 1417 02:12:22,676 --> 02:12:26,212 [British general] Steady, men. Stay in formation. 1418 02:12:29,616 --> 02:12:31,985 [French soldier] Long live the emperor! 1419 02:12:34,320 --> 02:12:36,256 [British general] Company, halt! 1420 02:12:36,923 --> 02:12:40,293 [British general 2] Form square! Form square! 1421 02:12:50,570 --> 02:12:53,239 [shouting, clamoring] 1422 02:12:55,942 --> 02:12:58,511 [French general] Long live the emperor! 1423 02:13:01,614 --> 02:13:05,285 [British general] One section, fire. Two section, fire. 1424 02:13:06,252 --> 02:13:08,988 [soldiers shouting, grunting] 1425 02:13:15,962 --> 02:13:16,830 [screams] 1426 02:13:18,798 --> 02:13:19,799 [grunts] 1427 02:13:21,668 --> 02:13:24,604 [French general] What do we do, sir? We can't break through. 1428 02:13:24,604 --> 02:13:27,140 [British general] Keep them running. Get in back with the square. 1429 02:13:29,843 --> 02:13:31,444 Show them your British steel. 1430 02:13:35,480 --> 02:13:38,180 [breathing heavily] 1431 02:13:43,890 --> 02:13:45,580 [French general] Present arms! 1432 02:13:46,459 --> 02:13:47,460 [huffs] 1433 02:13:48,762 --> 02:13:50,960 Shoulder, hold! 1434 02:13:54,701 --> 02:13:56,469 - They're here, the Prussians. - [grunts] 1435 02:13:59,339 --> 02:14:01,207 - [grunts] - First over the rise, Emperor. 1436 02:14:01,207 --> 02:14:03,900 [panting] 1437 02:14:17,323 --> 02:14:19,592 [soldiers shouting] 1438 02:14:27,233 --> 02:14:29,302 [French soldier 1] We need to find a way through! 1439 02:14:32,138 --> 02:14:34,140 [French soldier 2] Break the square. Break the square! 1440 02:14:35,275 --> 02:14:36,910 [screams] 1441 02:14:38,445 --> 02:14:40,800 [clamoring] 1442 02:14:44,784 --> 02:14:46,860 [Napoleon] Charge bayonets. 1443 02:14:46,953 --> 02:14:48,788 [French general] Charge bayonets! 1444 02:14:50,890 --> 02:14:55,428 Your Emperor is with you. You are the brave of Austerlitz. 1445 02:14:56,296 --> 02:14:57,864 Never surrender. 1446 02:14:58,698 --> 02:15:01,167 For homeland and glory! 1447 02:15:08,740 --> 02:15:10,810 [British general] Shoulder to shoulder! Form lines! 1448 02:15:10,810 --> 02:15:12,579 [British general 2] Shoulder to shoulder. 1449 02:15:13,947 --> 02:15:16,160 [soldiers shouting] 1450 02:15:17,417 --> 02:15:18,284 [exclaims] 1451 02:15:19,519 --> 02:15:20,820 Infantry, advance. 1452 02:15:21,321 --> 02:15:27,160 - Battalion! [indistinct] Advance! - [sighs] 1453 02:15:32,832 --> 02:15:34,200 [French general] Keep the line! 1454 02:15:36,503 --> 02:15:38,738 [British general] Footmen, fire! 1455 02:15:42,642 --> 02:15:44,744 Second line, fire. 1456 02:15:48,648 --> 02:15:50,160 Prepare to charge! 1457 02:15:52,452 --> 02:15:53,820 Charge! 1458 02:15:59,590 --> 02:16:00,593 [soldiers shouting] 1459 02:16:00,593 --> 02:16:02,362 [British general] Go on! Batter them! 1460 02:16:04,798 --> 02:16:06,966 [British general 2] Advance! Advance! 1461 02:16:19,212 --> 02:16:20,413 Cavalry advance, sir? 1462 02:16:21,681 --> 02:16:22,982 Cavalry advance. 1463 02:16:23,550 --> 02:16:25,985 [British general] Prepare for counterattack. 1464 02:16:25,985 --> 02:16:30,824 Men, enter. Full support. 1465 02:16:30,824 --> 02:16:33,493 [shouting] 1466 02:16:43,903 --> 02:16:44,904 [screams] 1467 02:16:45,405 --> 02:16:47,600 [screaming] 1468 02:16:47,707 --> 02:16:49,642 [soldiers screaming, grunting] 1469 02:16:59,386 --> 02:17:01,588 [grunting] 1470 02:17:05,759 --> 02:17:09,562 No. He can't help himself. 1471 02:17:10,830 --> 02:17:12,532 [British general] Sir, Blücher. 1472 02:17:19,239 --> 02:17:20,240 Thank God. 1473 02:17:20,740 --> 02:17:25,712 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 1474 02:17:27,470 --> 02:17:29,916 Come see how masse de la France dines! 1475 02:17:29,916 --> 02:17:32,585 Yeah! Hyah! 1476 02:17:32,585 --> 02:17:33,787 [pants] 1477 02:17:34,587 --> 02:17:36,489 [gunshot fires] 1478 02:17:58,778 --> 02:18:01,810 Yeah! Yeah! 1479 02:18:02,415 --> 02:18:04,584 [soldiers struggling] 1480 02:18:07,921 --> 02:18:09,222 [shouting, screaming] 1481 02:18:35,515 --> 02:18:39,986 The battle is mine. There will be an end to the war. 1482 02:18:46,192 --> 02:18:47,527 {\an8}[whistle blowing] 1483 02:18:47,527 --> 02:18:49,462 [British general] Senior officer, on deck! 1484 02:18:51,998 --> 02:18:53,867 Good day, good day, good day. 1485 02:18:57,137 --> 02:19:02,509 I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. But I never do. 1486 02:19:02,509 --> 02:19:04,411 Because it is geometry. 1487 02:19:05,879 --> 02:19:08,281 I simply know precisely where to place a cannon. 1488 02:19:09,816 --> 02:19:14,521 But tragically I cannot transfer this knowledge to my marshals. [sighs] 1489 02:19:15,588 --> 02:19:18,825 That might be what is most difficult in life. 1490 02:19:20,760 --> 02:19:22,429 Accepting the failures of others. 1491 02:19:23,530 --> 02:19:24,764 You must not do that. 1492 02:19:27,233 --> 02:19:28,568 Encourage greatness. 1493 02:19:33,907 --> 02:19:36,142 - Mind your head, sir. - [Wellesley grunts] 1494 02:19:37,977 --> 02:19:39,713 [British general] Mind your head, sir. 1495 02:19:46,853 --> 02:19:49,923 - What are they doing there? - Sir, it's the midshipmen. They adore him. 1496 02:19:49,923 --> 02:19:51,910 Well, get 'em out. 1497 02:19:51,910 --> 02:19:53,930 Clear the room. Uh, quickly. 1498 02:20:09,509 --> 02:20:11,544 - Your grace-- - Good morning, General. 1499 02:20:11,544 --> 02:20:12,912 These boys are delightful. 1500 02:20:14,814 --> 02:20:16,116 May I sit down? 1501 02:20:16,116 --> 02:20:17,217 Please. 1502 02:20:17,217 --> 02:20:19,786 [clears throat, sniffs] And this breakfast. 1503 02:20:20,787 --> 02:20:25,191 Now I know why you have such a successful navy. Thank you. 1504 02:20:25,959 --> 02:20:28,595 - [grunts] - [Wellesley clears throat] 1505 02:20:31,640 --> 02:20:33,433 I've never visited the English countryside. 1506 02:20:33,433 --> 02:20:35,402 I imagine I'll love the Cotswolds... 1507 02:20:38,838 --> 02:20:41,941 - soft flowing hills, gentle light. - [sighs] 1508 02:20:43,910 --> 02:20:48,281 Uh, my dear sir, it is only by a narrow margin of opinion 1509 02:20:48,281 --> 02:20:50,583 that you have been spared the fate of being shot. 1510 02:20:50,583 --> 02:20:51,751 [scoffs] 1511 02:20:51,751 --> 02:20:54,587 [chuckles] Politically, I'm afraid it's impossible 1512 02:20:54,587 --> 02:20:58,910 for the British government to allow you to stay in England. 1513 02:21:00,160 --> 02:21:03,229 You are permitted three officers and 12 servants 1514 02:21:03,229 --> 02:21:05,498 to accompany you into exile. 1515 02:21:06,332 --> 02:21:10,300 Exile will be contained to the island of Saint Helena 1516 02:21:10,300 --> 02:21:14,674 under the watchful eye of Governor Hudson Lowe and his family. 1517 02:21:14,674 --> 02:21:15,775 [grunts] 1518 02:21:17,100 --> 02:21:18,110 Saint... 1519 02:21:19,245 --> 02:21:22,649 Helena. It's a small island. 1520 02:21:22,649 --> 02:21:25,118 [chuckles] More of a rock, really. 1521 02:21:26,152 --> 02:21:28,888 A thousand miles from the mainland of Africa. 1522 02:21:29,656 --> 02:21:34,160 I'm told it's very pretty, tranquil. You'll have time to reflect. 1523 02:21:35,862 --> 02:21:38,310 Your correspondence will be monitored, 1524 02:21:38,310 --> 02:21:41,668 your presence verified twice daily by the orderly officer. 1525 02:21:51,911 --> 02:21:55,181 [crew member] Fix that rigging line. Draw up the sails. 1526 02:21:56,750 --> 02:21:58,840 Go below deck! 1527 02:22:03,356 --> 02:22:04,758 [crew shouting] 1528 02:22:07,227 --> 02:22:11,564 [Joséphine] What will you do now? I hate to see you alone. 1529 02:22:12,932 --> 02:22:17,737 Will you come to me? Will I forgive you? 1530 02:22:19,406 --> 02:22:21,841 My sweet, stubborn Emperor. 1531 02:22:22,909 --> 02:22:25,512 I let you loose and let you come to ruin. 1532 02:22:26,846 --> 02:22:30,500 Next time, I will be Emperor, 1533 02:22:30,500 --> 02:22:32,520 and you will do as I say. 1534 02:22:39,325 --> 02:22:42,280 [Napoleon] Well, you were right. 1535 02:22:43,430 --> 02:22:45,965 Every night I beg to see you in my dreams. 1536 02:22:46,900 --> 02:22:50,203 And when I do, you turn me away. 1537 02:23:10,757 --> 02:23:13,626 - [soldiers chattering] - [children laughing] 1538 02:23:22,635 --> 02:23:24,604 Girls, what's the capital of France? 1539 02:23:27,140 --> 02:23:28,141 Paris. 1540 02:23:28,875 --> 02:23:29,876 And Russia? 1541 02:23:30,577 --> 02:23:32,812 Petersburg. And Moscow before. 1542 02:23:34,781 --> 02:23:39,185 Moscow. And who burnt Moscow to the ground? 1543 02:23:43,623 --> 02:23:44,624 I don't know, sir. 1544 02:23:46,920 --> 02:23:47,930 I did. 1545 02:23:47,894 --> 02:23:51,731 I believe, sir, the Russians burnt it to get rid of the French. 1546 02:23:52,198 --> 02:23:53,199 Who told you that? 1547 02:23:54,000 --> 02:23:55,468 It's common knowledge, sir. 1548 02:23:58,338 --> 02:23:59,472 [children chuckle] 1549 02:23:59,472 --> 02:24:01,841 Go. Go play. 1550 02:24:03,443 --> 02:24:04,444 [child] En garde. 1551 02:24:07,747 --> 02:24:10,316 [Joséphine] Can I tell you what I have waiting for you? 1552 02:24:10,316 --> 02:24:11,651 [children laughing] 1553 02:24:12,485 --> 02:24:16,690 It is a secret. And I will show you when you arrive. 1554 02:24:20,293 --> 02:24:25,632 Come to me, Napoleon. And let's try this again.