The interview video featuring Joaquin Phoenix, star of the film “Napoleon,” set to be released in Japan on December 1 (Friday), along with director Ridley Scott, is now available.
“Napoleon,” the French emperor, was hailed as a “hero” yet feared as a “devil.” The movie portrays his ascent to the throne amidst a peculiar love-hate dynamic with his wife Josephine, portrayed by Vanessa Kirby. Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott collaborate for the first time since “Gladiator” in 2000, and the film is garnering attention for its extensive on-location shooting in Europe at a substantial production cost.
In this recently released interview video, they delve into discussions about Napoleon, covering topics such as the director’s decision to cast Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon, drawing from their encounter in “Gladiator,” reflections on the filming process, and snippets from the movie. The conversation unfolds in a friendly atmosphere, marked by shared laughter between the two.
Napoleon
December 1 (Friday) in theaters nationwide ・U.S. release date: November 22
Director: Ridley Scott (“Gladiator,” “Odyssey”)
Screenplay: David Scarpa (“Ransom of the Getty”)
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix (“The Joker,” “Gladiator”), Vanessa Kirby (“Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One,” “Wild Speed: Super Combo”), Tahar Rahim (“Mauritanian: Black Paint”), Rupert Everett (“The Other Side of the Moon”), Rupert Murdoch (“The Last Airbender”), Rupert Everett (“The Other Side of the Moon”) Everett (“Another Country”).
