He came from nothing. He conquered everything. It captures the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed. starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Ridley Scott directs from the adaptation by David Scarpa; Based on aspects in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Produced by Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, Mark Huffam and Phoenix; Executive Producers: Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott and Michael Pruss. a Scott Free production for Apple Original Films; Released by Columbia Pictures.