L'Épopée napoléonienne 1 - Napoléon Bonaparte is one of the most talked-about War movies released in 1903, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
First part in Napoleon's short film life adaptation, followed by L'Empire (grandeur et décadence). The scenes are: At school in Brienne. On the bridge of Arcole. The campaign in Egypt. Passage of the St. Bernard Pass. Garden party in Malmaison. According to Ferdinand Zecca's notes (labelled "1904"), this is the first film Lucien Nonguet shot for Pathé.