in a film career that spans six decades, sir ridley scott s made some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. he cut his teeth making high profile adverts, like this one for hovis. it was a grand ride back, though. just do a spin and walk backwards there without sliding and falling over. ..before turning his attention to the big screen. the duellists in 1977 was his first film and was set in napoleonic france. his second feature alien made a star of its lead actor sigourney weaver, and opened doors in hollywood for its director. blade runner, thelma and louise, gladiator, black hawk down are just some of the film credits to his name. and now, in his 80s, ridley scott has returned to napoleonic france for his 28th movie, the epic napoleon. don t listen to advice, is that your advice? yes. you can only be your own critic. you can t say, what do you think? that s a disaster. i m the bbc s culture editor, katie razzall, and i sat down with the acclaimed director ahead of t
The famed French general continues to fascinate both actors and audiences. Here are the best and some so-bad-they're-good depictions of Napoleon on film and TV
En cette année de bicentenaire de sa mort, Napoléon vaut aussi par sa date de naissance, le 15 août 1769. Il n'en fallait pas davantage pour que l'empereur institue une fête de la saint Napoléon le même jour que l'Assomption. Sens conserve quelques traces de cette tocade qui ne survécut pas à Waterloo.
Le 15 août, l Assomption mais aussi la saint Napoléon : une fête dont on trouve des traces à Sens lyonne.fr - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lyonne.fr Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.