Famous director Ridley Scott no longer wants to hear what historians say about his biography of Napoleon Bonaparte.
“Napoleon” is Scott’s latest feature film starring Joaquin Phoenix as the real emperor. It deals with Bonaparte’s rise to power and his relationship with Empress Joséphine, played by Vanessa Kirby. According to the trailer ahead of the film’s release, some historians have already criticized Napoleon for his historical inaccuracies, and Scott briefly addressed them in a previous interview with the New Yorker, suggesting that those critics should “get a life.” In a new interview with The Times, Scott explained his feelings about historians’ criticism of his film, suggesting that they may not know as much about what really happened as they think.
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As Scott put it: “Like all of history, it was reported. Napoleon dies, then 10 years later someone writes a book. Then someone takes that book and writes another book, and so, 400 years later, there’s a lot of imagination.” [in history books]. When I have problems with historians I ask: “Sorry mate, were you there?” NO? Well then just shut up.”
Ridley Scott has given up on winning an Oscar
Scott also talked about how he doesn’t make Napoleon or other films in the hopes of winning an Oscar. The 85-year-old, who has been nominated several times but never won, also said it was “a little late” for him to be up for an Oscar at this point, noting that it was better for his health If he won an Oscar instead he would make his films the way he wants them. Still happy about being knighted, Scott remarked, “It’s more important to me to be healthy enough to handle what I do, so my health is far more important than damn gong… I got the knighthood, though.” receive.” .”
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Scott may not have won an Oscar, but with an Oscar-winning actor leading the cast of Napoleon, that certainly doesn’t hurt his new film’s chances. Previously, the filmmaker was widely praised for directing films such as “Alien,” “Blade Runner,” and “Thelma & Louise,” among others. In recent years he has directed the films “The Last Duel” and “House of Gucci”. He’s also directing the upcoming sequel to Gladiator; Phoenix was also previously nominated for an Oscar for his role in this film.
“Napoleon” will be in theaters on November 22, 2023.
Source: The Times