1 00:01:35,894 --> 00:01:38,404 Uf! He's died. 2 00:01:39,712 --> 00:01:40,753 The Emperor? 3 00:01:43,311 --> 00:01:46,915 Well, maybe now we can finally talk about him. 4 00:01:47,227 --> 00:01:51,006 - It's a considerable event. - No, it is not. 5 00:01:51,561 --> 00:01:53,217 It's not an event, it's news. 6 00:01:53,528 --> 00:01:55,195 But you just declared: "uf!". 7 00:01:55,403 --> 00:01:58,738 Yes, the whole world declares "uf!" at this moment. 8 00:01:58,946 --> 00:02:02,279 Mr. De Talleyrand will not let slip this opportunity 9 00:02:02,384 --> 00:02:04,520 to give us his opinion on the Emperor? 10 00:02:04,728 --> 00:02:08,415 I do not need to have an opinion about him, no. 11 00:02:08,623 --> 00:02:14,887 Well, I must confess that I never liked Napoleon. 12 00:02:15,079 --> 00:02:18,047 That does not have the importance you believe. 13 00:02:18,727 --> 00:02:21,293 - Besides, it is not the question. - Not the question? 14 00:02:21,396 --> 00:02:24,116 No, Madame! It is not the question. 15 00:02:24,801 --> 00:02:27,741 On the day of Napoleon's death, it doesn't matter if we liked him. 16 00:02:27,845 --> 00:02:31,768 - I have the right to... - No, Madame, you have no right! 17 00:02:32,842 --> 00:02:36,356 If you want to say something witty, or even cruel, 18 00:02:36,393 --> 00:02:40,711 concerning the Emperor, go ahead! It could even lead to blasphemy. 19 00:02:41,394 --> 00:02:43,366 Wit is something sacred. 20 00:02:43,768 --> 00:02:46,810 But to give us your opinion about one of the Greatest Men 21 00:02:46,851 --> 00:02:48,842 in the World, no, Madame! 22 00:02:49,226 --> 00:02:54,195 I even dispute the right to speak well of him, for it would be a waste of time. 23 00:02:55,101 --> 00:02:59,519 The Emperor Napoleon does not need anybody, and nothing can reach him. 24 00:03:11,094 --> 00:03:13,305 20 years of getting on my nerves... 25 00:03:13,410 --> 00:03:15,882 "Your opinion on the Emperor?" Please! 26 00:03:16,091 --> 00:03:19,122 If we had carried on, she would have ended up saying: 27 00:03:19,226 --> 00:03:21,760 "I, instead, would have not done such a thing". 28 00:03:22,434 --> 00:03:26,121 People are like that, they like to judge the great characters. 29 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:28,798 But individuals are only facts, 30 00:03:29,100 --> 00:03:33,141 especially when we dare to speak of a man like him. 31 00:03:33,642 --> 00:03:36,012 But the facts are not in dispute. 32 00:03:36,518 --> 00:03:40,048 They are found, examined, recounted... 33 00:03:40,725 --> 00:03:44,637 If they are to be recounted, Prince, tell us the life of the Emperor. 34 00:03:46,766 --> 00:03:49,703 It's too soon. And at the same time, it is already far away. 35 00:03:49,912 --> 00:03:53,340 So, imagine as if a hundred years had passed. 36 00:03:53,849 --> 00:03:58,223 As if it were an old story, or even a legend. 37 00:04:00,224 --> 00:04:04,301 There was, a long time ago, a fabulous being who yet looked like a man, 38 00:04:05,184 --> 00:04:10,054 who was born on an island, dreamed all his life of conquering an island, 39 00:04:10,767 --> 00:04:16,964 retired to an island and, contrary to his will, died on an island. 40 00:04:18,641 --> 00:04:23,097 He was born in Ajaccio, on the 15th of August, 1769. 41 00:04:40,225 --> 00:04:43,138 A few months earlier, the king Louis XV... 42 00:04:43,806 --> 00:04:46,378 - Choiseul! - Highness? 43 00:04:47,141 --> 00:04:49,130 We must buy Corsica. 44 00:04:49,431 --> 00:04:51,719 You have been saying this for a long time. 45 00:04:52,016 --> 00:04:56,257 I would not like to delay it for another second. 46 00:04:57,391 --> 00:05:01,088 Do you not think it might be more relevant to solve other urgent problems? 47 00:05:03,245 --> 00:05:04,245 No. 48 00:05:04,807 --> 00:05:09,050 What a reason he had! 45 days later, Napoleon would have been Italian. 49 00:05:09,599 --> 00:05:11,968 Of his childhood, we know little. 50 00:05:12,598 --> 00:05:15,881 He entered the military school of Brienne at ten years old, 51 00:05:16,681 --> 00:05:19,964 the 23rd of April 1779. 52 00:05:32,390 --> 00:05:38,007 Only one of those children dared to reach out to him and hold out his hand. 53 00:05:39,223 --> 00:05:41,676 - Who was it? - It was... 54 00:05:41,973 --> 00:05:44,970 - Mr. de Bourrienne! - It was Mr. De Bourrienne. 55 00:05:45,264 --> 00:05:47,421 Come in, Bourrienne! 56 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:49,668 We were talking about you. 57 00:05:50,390 --> 00:05:53,020 - About me? - Yes, you've arrived at the right moment. 58 00:05:53,056 --> 00:05:56,744 I introduce you to Mr. De Bourrienne, who was companion, 59 00:05:56,780 --> 00:06:00,229 then friend, and finally, Secretary to the Emperor. 60 00:06:00,266 --> 00:06:03,678 You already know my friends, the lords of Blanc-Mesnil. 61 00:06:04,306 --> 00:06:08,382 Sit down and tell us: how was Napoleon when he arrived at Brienne? 62 00:06:08,890 --> 00:06:13,427 Same as when he left: taciturn, lonely and often rebellious. 63 00:06:14,014 --> 00:06:19,051 Excuse me. From his school days, we must retain a fact, 64 00:06:20,055 --> 00:06:21,797 a miraculous fact. 65 00:06:22,805 --> 00:06:27,463 It concerns his class notebook, the last one he held in his hands, 66 00:06:28,347 --> 00:06:31,097 and to which he did not return to write anything later, 67 00:06:31,848 --> 00:06:37,896 on which he wrote down what seemed to him of geographical or historical interest. 68 00:06:39,889 --> 00:06:41,511 On that class notebook, 69 00:06:42,013 --> 00:06:46,221 he scribbled four words which today make the head swim. 70 00:06:46,930 --> 00:06:52,761 They were: "St Helena, small island". He was ten years old. 71 00:06:54,805 --> 00:07:00,091 Mere coincidence? No. Then what? 72 00:07:01,722 --> 00:07:03,179 I have no idea. 73 00:07:03,722 --> 00:07:07,550 But for me that can explain many things and... 74 00:07:08,471 --> 00:07:12,381 most of all, the inexplicable. Take the floor, Bourrienne. 75 00:07:13,430 --> 00:07:15,669 On leaving Military School, he was 16 years old. 76 00:07:16,013 --> 00:07:19,510 He was already Second Lieutenant. But he did not like being second. 77 00:07:20,514 --> 00:07:22,137 Bonaparte? 78 00:07:28,639 --> 00:07:31,387 Two months later, he was named Lieutenant. 79 00:07:32,222 --> 00:07:35,918 But he was still not satisfied. Therefore, he requested a permit 80 00:07:36,637 --> 00:07:38,344 and returned to Corsica. 81 00:07:39,138 --> 00:07:42,385 To Corsica, where he hadn't set foot for six years! 82 00:07:42,888 --> 00:07:46,336 There he met three boys. And two little girls. 83 00:07:46,929 --> 00:07:50,544 They were Louis, Lucien, Jeróme, Pauline and Caroline Bonaparte. 84 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:53,963 Caroline would be Murat's wife. Jerome, king of Westphalia. 85 00:07:54,471 --> 00:07:57,469 Lucien, Prince of Canino. And Louis, King of Holland. 86 00:07:58,013 --> 00:08:02,255 And Pauline? Pauline Borghese, the most beautiful on the face of the Earth, 87 00:08:02,930 --> 00:08:06,424 who would one day be sculpted naked by Canova himself. 88 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:10,003 There were not enough arms to embrace them all. 89 00:08:11,137 --> 00:08:14,470 And there he was, playing with his brothers and sisters, 90 00:08:14,506 --> 00:08:16,924 climbing on his back. 91 00:08:17,554 --> 00:08:21,304 Who could have known then 92 00:08:21,341 --> 00:08:23,757 he would carry them for a lifetime? 93 00:08:25,013 --> 00:08:29,386 After joining his regiment in Auxonne, he swore loyalty to the king. 94 00:08:30,471 --> 00:08:33,337 But just months later, we found him back in Ajaccio, 95 00:08:33,678 --> 00:08:36,593 handing out cockades with the tricolor flag. 96 00:08:37,178 --> 00:08:40,674 Already a captain, on the 6th of February of 1792 in Paris, 97 00:08:41,053 --> 00:08:44,004 we attended the assault of the Palace of the Tuilleries. 98 00:08:48,262 --> 00:08:51,470 We were present when Louis XVI was forced to wear the Phrygian cap 99 00:08:51,506 --> 00:08:53,544 and were shocked. 100 00:08:54,845 --> 00:08:58,212 Deeply terrified of what he had seen, he returned to Corsica. 101 00:09:00,013 --> 00:09:05,167 There he learned that Louis XVI had been beheaded on 21 January, 102 00:09:06,803 --> 00:09:08,627 and he was not surprised. 103 00:09:08,927 --> 00:09:12,590 But a few months later, there was more alarming news. 104 00:09:13,220 --> 00:09:16,677 Toulon fell to the English on the 28th of August, 1793. 105 00:09:16,714 --> 00:09:19,760 His brother Joseph pleaded for his help. 106 00:09:21,219 --> 00:09:25,084 A week later, he landed in Toulon, where his brother awaited him. 107 00:09:28,012 --> 00:09:31,341 Joseph had so many things to tell! 108 00:09:32,011 --> 00:09:35,625 But his involvement with a young woman of Marseilles was in the background. 109 00:09:36,052 --> 00:09:39,382 The important thing was Toulon, abandoned in enemy hands. 110 00:09:39,969 --> 00:09:43,335 And thanks to his brother, Napoleon was called for consultations. 111 00:09:45,177 --> 00:09:49,669 Not at all! We are not going to consult him only because he is a Corsican! 112 00:09:50,052 --> 00:09:52,177 The information from Paris describes him as 113 00:09:52,214 --> 00:09:54,169 an artilleryman of enormous value! 114 00:09:58,511 --> 00:10:01,841 - Battalion chief Bonaparte. - Salicetti, your compatriot. 115 00:10:02,177 --> 00:10:05,755 - Robespierre the young. - Gasparin, representative of the people. 116 00:10:06,218 --> 00:10:09,798 - General Carteaux. - General Dugommier. 117 00:10:17,093 --> 00:10:20,424 You must know of the difficult situation we are in. 118 00:10:21,344 --> 00:10:24,959 We received from Paris instructions for you. 119 00:10:25,719 --> 00:10:29,794 Do you have any idea, or any opinion, as a gunner? 120 00:10:30,718 --> 00:10:32,922 - I have a plan. - Already? 121 00:10:33,468 --> 00:10:36,593 Before any other consideration, I think it necessary 122 00:10:36,629 --> 00:10:39,164 to put batteries on the top of La Garenne. 123 00:10:39,468 --> 00:10:42,336 - What a unique idea! - I do not think it's a bad one. 124 00:10:42,885 --> 00:10:47,210 The goal is to rain a strong fire on Forts Mulgrave and L'Eiguillette. 125 00:10:48,301 --> 00:10:51,217 The young man is in a hurry. 126 00:10:52,260 --> 00:10:54,795 It seems to me that there is no time to lose. 127 00:10:55,635 --> 00:11:00,172 I'll need 100 guns in 6 weeks. Oh, and absolute freedom! 128 00:11:01,384 --> 00:11:03,589 Afraid! Fear of dying! 129 00:11:04,010 --> 00:11:06,248 I just ask that I'm allowed to do my work! 130 00:11:07,259 --> 00:11:09,665 - Have you fought before? - Not yet. 131 00:11:10,885 --> 00:11:13,716 But I know there is no possible victory without a single commander. 132 00:11:15,093 --> 00:11:17,130 We will give you the command. 133 00:11:17,843 --> 00:11:22,050 - You'll have your guns. - And you already have our trust. 134 00:11:25,010 --> 00:11:28,006 Robespierre is showing tomorrow what he is made of. 135 00:11:29,175 --> 00:11:34,247 Young man, I invite you to dinner tonight. It will be a meeting of minds. 136 00:11:53,676 --> 00:11:56,245 How quickly you have got the cannons firing! 137 00:11:58,884 --> 00:12:01,170 Where is this Bonaparte? 138 00:12:02,549 --> 00:12:04,541 The Little General? Ah, up there! 139 00:12:57,716 --> 00:13:00,945 Such determination and precision made the miracle possible. 140 00:13:00,981 --> 00:13:04,174 On the one hand, there was the selfishness of a man who did not want 141 00:13:04,211 --> 00:13:06,513 to risk his position, and on the other hand, 142 00:13:06,549 --> 00:13:09,298 those who began to understand. 143 00:13:09,632 --> 00:13:13,461 It was a struggle between youth and antiquity without experience, 144 00:13:13,841 --> 00:13:18,996 between vanity and pride, between routine and genius. 145 00:13:23,179 --> 00:13:25,548 I name you Brigadier General on a provisional basis, 146 00:13:25,928 --> 00:13:28,844 and soon after, on a permanent basis. 147 00:13:33,053 --> 00:13:36,634 - What happened? - We're taking prisoners. 148 00:13:58,178 --> 00:14:02,554 - You are happy? - Like I was just born! Goodbye, Englishmen! 149 00:14:07,678 --> 00:14:09,918 Long live Bonaparte! 150 00:14:15,553 --> 00:14:17,876 But his joy was short-lived. 151 00:14:18,470 --> 00:14:22,131 The fall and execution of Robespierre left him in a delicate situation. 152 00:14:22,511 --> 00:14:25,712 And so, on July 5, 1794... 153 00:14:26,595 --> 00:14:27,873 General Bonaparte? 154 00:14:28,594 --> 00:14:32,636 The execution of Robespierre has consequences that I deplore. 155 00:14:33,595 --> 00:14:36,261 But we have received orders from Paris. 156 00:14:36,928 --> 00:14:41,252 All those who committed themselves to Robespierre are to be 157 00:14:41,719 --> 00:14:44,635 suspended from their duties and imprisoned. 158 00:14:45,552 --> 00:14:49,463 For this reason, Napoleon Bonaparte, I am forced to arrest you. 159 00:15:50,093 --> 00:15:53,091 When you hear this tune, get ready to go. 160 00:15:53,801 --> 00:15:56,800 - I'll find a way to free you. - Do not do anything, I order it! 161 00:15:57,843 --> 00:16:02,002 I can endure this injustice. Do not compromise me! 162 00:16:03,094 --> 00:16:05,167 14 days later, he was released. 163 00:16:08,551 --> 00:16:13,208 And Joseph took advantage of the fact that his brother was released from prison 164 00:16:13,592 --> 00:16:15,548 to lose their freedom. 165 00:16:16,135 --> 00:16:19,800 By then, I was living close to Marseilles with a well-off family, 166 00:16:19,837 --> 00:16:22,918 made up of the mother and her two daughters. 167 00:16:23,968 --> 00:16:27,214 One of them, Julia, became the wife of Joseph. 168 00:16:28,551 --> 00:16:32,093 Invited by his brother and after being greeted by the three ladies 169 00:16:32,129 --> 00:16:35,807 in a wonderful way, Bonaparte fell madly in love 170 00:16:35,843 --> 00:16:40,546 with the little sister, Desirée Clary, with a fabulous destination. 171 00:16:41,550 --> 00:16:44,217 After a few days, under the light of the moon, 172 00:16:44,509 --> 00:16:48,206 he declared his love, in his gentle manner. 173 00:16:49,217 --> 00:16:50,591 Are you a virgin? 174 00:16:52,134 --> 00:16:53,462 Yes. 175 00:17:14,634 --> 00:17:18,710 - Yesterday, you asked if I was a virgin. - Yes... 176 00:17:20,384 --> 00:17:23,250 I have the feeling that I am a little less so today. 177 00:17:25,217 --> 00:17:28,132 Are you not discouraged that I will not be here with you? 178 00:17:28,509 --> 00:17:32,917 No! On the contrary! We are living at a critical moment. 179 00:17:33,550 --> 00:17:38,420 It would be a shame if we had to lose one thing or the other. 180 00:17:53,508 --> 00:17:55,049 I must leave tomorrow. 181 00:17:56,092 --> 00:18:00,334 But I will not leave before I swear to you my eternal love. 182 00:18:01,300 --> 00:18:04,463 I also swear that I will love you, eternally. 183 00:18:05,174 --> 00:18:08,871 This oath of love had unforeseeable consequences. 184 00:18:10,008 --> 00:18:12,875 Desiree would end up in the arms of Bemadotte, 185 00:18:13,174 --> 00:18:15,248 becoming Queen of Sweden. 186 00:18:16,091 --> 00:18:20,334 Napoleon returned to Paris to thank Barras for his release. 187 00:18:30,216 --> 00:18:34,754 There, in his little room, in the "Hotel of the Dutch Patriots"... 188 00:18:37,799 --> 00:18:39,125 Come in! 189 00:18:42,757 --> 00:18:44,878 - General Bonaparte? - I am. 190 00:18:45,216 --> 00:18:48,129 This is the third time I introduce myself here since Wednesday. 191 00:18:48,507 --> 00:18:51,340 I was asked to hand over this letter. 192 00:18:58,091 --> 00:19:03,424 Barras was inviting him to be present at his residence. 193 00:19:04,923 --> 00:19:10,043 But that night, Barras was giving one of his famous parties... 194 00:19:10,882 --> 00:19:15,456 - Barras loves tricks. - Which will appear or disappear? 195 00:19:16,798 --> 00:19:20,838 Can you be quiet for a moment? And let the orchestra stop playing! 196 00:19:21,257 --> 00:19:25,001 I want everyone to applaud and acclaim the winner of Toulon, 197 00:19:25,757 --> 00:19:29,964 to this general of 26 years. It is none other than General Bonaparte. 198 00:19:32,382 --> 00:19:35,497 - How should I pronounce the name? - Bonaparte. 199 00:19:35,839 --> 00:19:38,078 He must be important to have two names. 200 00:19:38,381 --> 00:19:41,333 - Don't you recognize your brother Lucien? - Give me an embrace. 201 00:19:44,131 --> 00:19:47,793 - Mme. Tallien wishes to meet you. - I want to express my admiration. 202 00:19:48,340 --> 00:19:52,665 - Mme. Hamelin also wishes to congratulate you. - You have to get him a haircut. 203 00:19:58,715 --> 00:20:03,463 - Any news of Desiree? - No. I have none of my wife, either. 204 00:20:03,499 --> 00:20:05,289 Your wife is your wife. 205 00:20:05,672 --> 00:20:08,789 But Desiree and I swear to each other that we love forever. 206 00:20:09,256 --> 00:20:11,874 Some people believe in oaths. 207 00:20:14,214 --> 00:20:15,292 Who is she? 208 00:20:16,131 --> 00:20:19,911 Josephine de Beauharnais, one of the occasional lovers of Barras. 209 00:20:20,506 --> 00:20:21,833 Introduce me. 210 00:20:27,506 --> 00:20:30,457 My brother, the general Napoleon Bonaparte. 211 00:20:37,671 --> 00:20:40,586 - Where is he? - Speaking with Mme. De Beauharnais. 212 00:20:40,921 --> 00:20:45,294 - You may have to butt in. - He has the right to go from victory to victory. 213 00:20:47,672 --> 00:20:49,793 You have nothing to say to me? 214 00:20:56,506 --> 00:20:57,749 I'll leave you. 215 00:21:14,879 --> 00:21:19,702 - Can I borrow him? - Yes, but... bring him back to me. 216 00:21:20,796 --> 00:21:22,289 I promise you. 217 00:21:25,131 --> 00:21:27,416 He looks like "Puss in Boots". 218 00:21:34,170 --> 00:21:37,252 - I think he heard me. - You just earned an enemy. 219 00:21:38,421 --> 00:21:40,541 Or maybe a new conquest. 220 00:21:45,379 --> 00:21:48,791 Palace parties are not parties until I sing! 221 00:21:50,838 --> 00:21:52,710 That we have to see! 222 00:22:06,420 --> 00:22:09,217 Report to Mr. Fouché and to General Dutheil that. 223 00:22:09,253 --> 00:22:11,956 General Bonaparte and I are waiting for them in this room. 224 00:22:17,253 --> 00:22:22,587 - Do you know that everything is not going well? - I'm starting to realize. 225 00:22:23,878 --> 00:22:26,331 Can you see what the consequence is? 226 00:22:27,378 --> 00:22:29,700 When we ask the orchestra to play louder, 227 00:22:30,461 --> 00:22:33,211 it's like we want cover their ears. 228 00:22:34,795 --> 00:22:37,662 We are, perhaps, at the end of a world. 229 00:22:39,087 --> 00:22:42,666 We cannot accept as normal that women of high class 230 00:22:43,627 --> 00:22:46,959 wear dresses so tight at the waist. 231 00:22:50,836 --> 00:22:54,118 You see, my friend, 232 00:22:55,252 --> 00:22:56,710 I'm going to need you. 233 00:22:57,919 --> 00:22:59,033 Yes... 234 00:23:02,919 --> 00:23:07,209 The pleasure of love 235 00:23:10,045 --> 00:23:14,203 only lasts a moment. 236 00:23:16,878 --> 00:23:20,622 The pain of love 237 00:23:21,544 --> 00:23:24,992 lasts a lifetime. 238 00:23:34,919 --> 00:23:37,184 Here is our man. 239 00:23:37,220 --> 00:23:39,448 - He seems young. - No, he is young. 240 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:42,117 In Toulon, he already proved his value. 241 00:23:43,044 --> 00:23:47,038 - Has he accepted? - No, he's hesitating. 242 00:23:48,752 --> 00:23:52,496 I gave up everything 243 00:23:53,626 --> 00:23:56,708 for the ungrateful Silvia. 244 00:24:03,543 --> 00:24:07,453 She abandoned me 245 00:24:09,168 --> 00:24:14,537 and went off with another lover. 246 00:24:18,252 --> 00:24:22,458 The pleasure of love 247 00:24:25,751 --> 00:24:29,874 lasts only a moment. 248 00:24:33,876 --> 00:24:38,333 The pain of love 249 00:24:39,376 --> 00:24:43,584 lasts a lifetime. 250 00:24:58,667 --> 00:25:01,583 - You'll have a hundred thousand men. - And as many guns as you need, 251 00:25:01,960 --> 00:25:04,873 to disperse to 18,000 or 20,000 insurgents. 252 00:25:05,292 --> 00:25:07,331 If it's only to disperse them... 253 00:25:08,251 --> 00:25:11,248 We are all running the same risk. 254 00:25:11,917 --> 00:25:16,789 - They are all royalists? - They are all kinds. 255 00:25:17,874 --> 00:25:19,866 - It's a shame. - Why? 256 00:25:20,542 --> 00:25:23,374 Because I preferred to imagine that they were all brave men. 257 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:29,496 Have I told you that you have been promoted to General in Chief of the Army of Italy? 258 00:25:30,209 --> 00:25:33,456 No, not yet. And thank you. 259 00:25:35,500 --> 00:25:39,115 - Could I have Murat? - Whatever you want. 260 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:46,164 I talked to Sieyès. And he has been categorical. 261 00:25:46,583 --> 00:25:49,374 The strict enforcement of laws against royalism is required 262 00:25:49,411 --> 00:25:50,868 by the Convention. 263 00:25:51,334 --> 00:25:54,331 The insurgents pretend to take refuge in certain churches 264 00:25:54,833 --> 00:25:59,242 and he thinks that, to attack them, Saint-Roch would be the most appropriate place. 265 00:26:00,583 --> 00:26:02,989 Sieyès should be heeded. 266 00:26:03,667 --> 00:26:07,790 - So? - Count on me. 267 00:26:08,791 --> 00:26:13,200 I don't like this Barras. He's as dangerous as Robespierre. 268 00:26:13,583 --> 00:26:19,781 - Yes, one was the "incorruptible". - Barras is more the "corruptor". 269 00:26:21,874 --> 00:26:24,493 - Allow me to retire. - If you wish. 270 00:26:25,124 --> 00:26:28,904 - I feel out of place. - I have the opposite impression. 271 00:26:30,791 --> 00:26:32,995 - This Talleyrand, is he important? - Very much so. 272 00:26:33,917 --> 00:26:36,949 He is a man who requires perfume, even in manure. 273 00:26:39,374 --> 00:26:41,531 - Until tomorrow. - Until tomorrow. 274 00:26:53,499 --> 00:26:56,165 I'll just say goodbye to you. 275 00:27:05,374 --> 00:27:07,421 You seem to have startled everyone. 276 00:27:07,458 --> 00:27:11,238 I want you to be the only one that can see how I look at you. 277 00:27:13,998 --> 00:27:15,491 Good night. 278 00:27:25,790 --> 00:27:27,628 - You're going? - Yes, I'm going. 279 00:27:27,665 --> 00:27:30,665 And I promise that if by tomorrow I have no news of Desirée, 280 00:27:30,701 --> 00:27:33,414 I will consider the promise that we made broken. 281 00:27:40,832 --> 00:27:44,527 My friends, great news! The sun has risen! 282 00:29:31,121 --> 00:29:33,544 - Is Madame expecting the general? - Absolutely. 283 00:29:33,581 --> 00:29:35,986 - Who should I announce? - "Puss in Boots". 284 00:29:36,787 --> 00:29:38,196 Very well, my general. 285 00:29:50,370 --> 00:29:53,488 - Why "Puss in Boots"? - You said so yourself. 286 00:29:53,996 --> 00:29:58,867 No, it was a joke. That name no longer seems appropriate, today. 287 00:29:59,538 --> 00:30:01,575 Which name would be most appropriate? 288 00:30:02,829 --> 00:30:06,408 Don't you dare? You are afraid of me? 289 00:30:07,037 --> 00:30:09,951 - Yes, a little. - Tell me, all the same. 290 00:30:10,788 --> 00:30:12,943 - Can I? - I insist. 291 00:30:14,162 --> 00:30:16,117 "General slaughter". 292 00:30:16,788 --> 00:30:20,069 - I'll get revenge on you. - I'm sure. 293 00:30:21,328 --> 00:30:25,404 - Looking for more answers? - No, I've already found them. 294 00:30:26,287 --> 00:30:28,159 - Born in Martinique? - Yes. 295 00:30:28,703 --> 00:30:31,407 - And called De la Pagerie? - So it was. 296 00:30:31,829 --> 00:30:34,333 Married at 16 to General De Beauharnais, 297 00:30:34,369 --> 00:30:37,403 guillotined during the Terror, with whom you had two children. 298 00:30:38,078 --> 00:30:39,988 - Do you love them? - I adore them. 299 00:30:40,536 --> 00:30:43,072 Do you know that since yesterday, after the uprising, 300 00:30:43,953 --> 00:30:45,861 or the slaughter, if you prefer, 301 00:30:46,369 --> 00:30:49,072 that Parisians are ordered 302 00:30:49,745 --> 00:30:53,192 - to surrender their weapons? - They have told me. 303 00:30:54,412 --> 00:30:57,196 - Is your son here? - Yes. 304 00:30:57,662 --> 00:31:00,116 - Could I ask you to summon him? - Of course. 305 00:31:01,120 --> 00:31:04,152 - Eugène! - Do not be nervous. 306 00:31:06,370 --> 00:31:08,609 - Coming soon! - Thank you, Blanche. 307 00:31:09,077 --> 00:31:11,234 She's nice, your black maid. 308 00:31:11,869 --> 00:31:15,116 I have loved her since it was predicted I would be Queen of France. 309 00:31:15,411 --> 00:31:17,366 No reason to doubt it. 310 00:31:19,870 --> 00:31:22,571 General Bonaparte wants to tell you something. 311 00:31:23,827 --> 00:31:27,739 Eugène de Beauharnais, I return to your hands the sword of your father. 312 00:31:28,452 --> 00:31:29,732 Oh, thank you! 313 00:31:33,702 --> 00:31:34,899 Thank you. 314 00:31:36,243 --> 00:31:39,994 If I told you what happened yesterday in Saint-Roch, I did only 315 00:31:40,031 --> 00:31:43,110 to be able to bring him that sword, would you believe me? 316 00:31:44,869 --> 00:31:46,943 - No. - And you would be right. 317 00:31:47,452 --> 00:31:50,616 And if I told you that it is partly because of you that 318 00:31:50,994 --> 00:31:53,696 - I refuse to marry? - No. 319 00:31:54,494 --> 00:31:56,236 In that, you would be wrong. 320 00:31:56,619 --> 00:32:00,014 I do not want a smile of compassion when you see me. 321 00:32:00,050 --> 00:32:03,409 I'd rather cause fear. One more question, the last. 322 00:32:04,910 --> 00:32:08,323 How old are you? Yes, I want to marry you. 323 00:32:10,785 --> 00:32:13,273 - I am 32. - And I am 26. 324 00:32:14,744 --> 00:32:17,362 At City Hall, you will have six less and I will have three more. 325 00:32:17,868 --> 00:32:19,693 Then we can be together. 326 00:32:22,202 --> 00:32:24,607 My God, you do not know how much I love you! 327 00:32:25,951 --> 00:32:27,611 I love you! 328 00:32:29,285 --> 00:32:31,902 And on March 9, they got married in just five minutes. 329 00:32:32,367 --> 00:32:36,113 They declared to be those same ages and he claimed to have been born in Paris, 330 00:32:36,410 --> 00:32:38,747 something which still has no explanation. 331 00:32:38,784 --> 00:32:42,825 48 hours later, after leaving his wife and France, 332 00:32:43,368 --> 00:32:46,698 he marched towards the glory which awaited him at Pont D'Arcolle. 333 00:33:55,866 --> 00:33:58,983 On the return from Italy, I wanted to be the first to receive him, 334 00:33:59,492 --> 00:34:03,567 and I assure you that the reception was worthy of his victory. 335 00:34:04,949 --> 00:34:07,403 Bring me a piece of cake, please. 336 00:34:08,117 --> 00:34:11,279 I had gathered, right out there, all who embodied the 337 00:34:11,617 --> 00:34:14,532 intelligence and beauty of Paris of that time. 338 00:34:17,158 --> 00:34:20,406 At one point, I asked him to enter this room. 339 00:34:21,075 --> 00:34:25,115 I wanted to discuss matters of some importance 340 00:34:25,574 --> 00:34:28,359 and preferred that we were alone. 341 00:34:28,991 --> 00:34:34,904 And it was in that corner, where he waited and where we met. 342 00:34:43,242 --> 00:34:45,943 Twenty victories now stand on these shoulders. 343 00:34:46,366 --> 00:34:49,898 In your gaze, I perceive a certain exhaustion. 344 00:34:50,700 --> 00:34:55,191 I look at him with emotion, knowing he had managed to seduce France, 345 00:34:55,783 --> 00:34:59,194 before even ruling it. Sit down please. 346 00:35:00,365 --> 00:35:04,111 Tell me, what are your immediate projects? 347 00:35:05,823 --> 00:35:07,365 I'm all ears. 348 00:35:08,199 --> 00:35:09,996 You've done a great job. 349 00:35:10,033 --> 00:35:14,607 The current position is more important than you think. 350 00:35:15,533 --> 00:35:18,235 Unfortunately, it was inevitable that we have garnered enemies. 351 00:35:19,115 --> 00:35:21,454 We are not ready to face them. 352 00:35:21,491 --> 00:35:26,028 No, the fruit is not ripe, instead it is already rotten. 353 00:35:26,657 --> 00:35:28,694 A worm is eating France. 354 00:35:29,240 --> 00:35:33,696 That worm is neither Barras nor Sieyès. It's fear. 355 00:35:34,865 --> 00:35:36,358 Come back in a year. 356 00:35:37,323 --> 00:35:41,068 And give me your trust, because as you see, I give you mine. 357 00:35:42,032 --> 00:35:43,608 Do not betray me. 358 00:35:46,074 --> 00:35:48,822 Do you want to adopt the same commitment to me? 359 00:35:49,407 --> 00:35:53,483 Well then, I promise never to betray you, 360 00:35:54,281 --> 00:35:56,567 without giving you a day's notice. 361 00:35:58,615 --> 00:36:00,024 What should I do? 362 00:36:00,907 --> 00:36:02,279 Leave Europe. 363 00:36:02,947 --> 00:36:05,946 I already have it, why not start in Egypt? 364 00:36:06,490 --> 00:36:10,021 There are probably no Englishmen there. And since you hate England... 365 00:36:10,282 --> 00:36:11,904 That is not so. 366 00:36:12,698 --> 00:36:15,537 I would feel afflicted if some good day. 367 00:36:15,573 --> 00:36:19,566 - England no longer existed. - It's something you said "a good day". 368 00:36:42,532 --> 00:36:46,442 Murat, what did you just say in Kleber's ear? 369 00:36:48,322 --> 00:36:52,529 - The same thing Berthier told me. - I'd like to know what you said. 370 00:36:53,989 --> 00:36:56,560 He was talking to me about a gesture of Junot's. 371 00:36:58,321 --> 00:37:01,320 Gentlemen, I find incredible this lack of courage. 372 00:37:02,531 --> 00:37:05,861 What gesture has Junot made? What did Berthier say to Murat? 373 00:37:06,406 --> 00:37:08,313 What did Murat say to Kleber? 374 00:37:09,489 --> 00:37:11,444 That you have cheated, my general. 375 00:37:12,489 --> 00:37:14,775 Do you think I'm the only one not to realize? 376 00:37:15,281 --> 00:37:17,686 How important is it if in the end I'm going to 377 00:37:18,238 --> 00:37:20,691 return everything I have won? 378 00:37:21,779 --> 00:37:27,278 - May I ask why you cheat? - Because I've always hated chance. 379 00:37:41,654 --> 00:37:43,397 Great work, Murat! 380 00:38:06,529 --> 00:38:08,769 Murat! How brilliant! 381 00:38:09,654 --> 00:38:11,941 I would do anything for that man. 382 00:38:12,696 --> 00:38:14,437 In fact, that's what I should do. 383 00:38:21,910 --> 00:38:24,860 Tell Murat to come. Thank you. 384 00:38:28,070 --> 00:38:31,110 - Do you get news from back home? - Yes sometimes. 385 00:38:31,910 --> 00:38:35,490 I envy you. Any news from Mme. Bonaparte? 386 00:38:37,030 --> 00:38:40,200 I have been told some things, although they aren't of interest. 387 00:38:40,620 --> 00:38:42,110 General Murat! 388 00:38:43,820 --> 00:38:47,240 The great winner of the day! Let me embrace you. 389 00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:52,480 The battle has been hard. But the reward merits it. 390 00:38:52,820 --> 00:38:56,770 There is no one to match your bravery. You have given us immense service. 391 00:38:57,240 --> 00:39:00,070 No, none of that. You are the real genius. 392 00:39:04,570 --> 00:39:07,240 You're not going to tell him the gossip about his wife? 393 00:39:07,530 --> 00:39:09,860 - Why? - What do you mean "why"? 394 00:39:10,370 --> 00:39:12,400 Did you not do the same with Mme. Fourès? 395 00:39:12,910 --> 00:39:16,020 The one who dresses as a man? His Cleopatra, as he calls her. 396 00:39:16,780 --> 00:39:18,690 Yes, but that's different. 397 00:39:19,320 --> 00:39:21,690 Your children will be proud to be called Murat. 398 00:39:22,570 --> 00:39:25,030 What do you want? Ask me anything. 399 00:39:25,450 --> 00:39:29,570 - Oh, do not say that to me, for God's sake. - Ask me for anything you want. 400 00:39:31,110 --> 00:39:33,400 - Well, I'd like to get married. - With Madame Bastite? 401 00:39:33,740 --> 00:39:37,110 No no. That story already belongs to the past. 402 00:39:38,280 --> 00:39:40,850 No, it's another woman, that I love. 403 00:39:41,860 --> 00:39:43,740 And you want me to ask for your hand? 404 00:39:44,490 --> 00:39:48,400 - No. I want you to grant it. - Grant it, me? 405 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:54,770 - It's Mademoiselle Caroline. - What? My sister? 406 00:39:55,820 --> 00:39:59,690 - Yes, I'm in love with her. - But, my friend, she's 16 years old. 407 00:40:00,950 --> 00:40:03,070 I do not think that this is an obstacle. 408 00:40:03,610 --> 00:40:07,190 Caroline... Mrs. Murat... 409 00:40:09,610 --> 00:40:12,860 He said that my children will feel proud to be called Murat. 410 00:40:16,550 --> 00:40:19,170 No, no. Do not say "no" tonight. 411 00:40:19,810 --> 00:40:23,050 - I did not say no. - Then could you say yes? 412 00:40:23,930 --> 00:40:25,420 Yes, I could. 413 00:40:27,890 --> 00:40:28,970 Thank you. 414 00:40:34,930 --> 00:40:39,550 An envoy of Sheikh El-Bekri brings a gift. And requests permission to enter. 415 00:40:40,060 --> 00:40:41,600 Tell him to come in. 416 00:40:46,600 --> 00:40:48,050 Should we stay? 417 00:41:05,350 --> 00:41:06,840 Speak in French. 418 00:41:12,633 --> 00:41:15,549 Great General in Chief of the French Army of the East. 419 00:41:16,176 --> 00:41:18,746 You have liberated our country from the yoke that oppressed us. 420 00:41:19,300 --> 00:41:21,375 All Muslims will venerate his memory. 421 00:41:22,009 --> 00:41:24,593 As testimony of his gratitude, our master offers you 422 00:41:24,629 --> 00:41:27,193 the most precious thing that exists on Earth... 423 00:41:27,229 --> 00:41:29,757 that is, a loyal man. Here he is. 424 00:41:43,508 --> 00:41:45,547 - What is your name? - Rustan. 425 00:41:47,217 --> 00:41:48,549 Rise, Rustan. 426 00:41:50,008 --> 00:41:51,542 And stay by my side. 427 00:42:02,502 --> 00:42:03,544 Junot! 428 00:42:07,049 --> 00:42:10,498 Tell me, Junot. I can not stop thinking about it. 429 00:42:12,133 --> 00:42:15,664 In the letters you receive from Paris, what do they say about my wife? 430 00:42:17,425 --> 00:42:19,215 I find it very embarrassing. 431 00:42:19,967 --> 00:42:21,956 The issue can be summarized as follows: 432 00:42:22,883 --> 00:42:26,331 - Do you want to tell me the truth or not? - How wrong you are! 433 00:42:27,633 --> 00:42:30,122 I have heard a rumour, and want to know it's true. 434 00:42:30,925 --> 00:42:32,039 Speak! 435 00:42:34,092 --> 00:42:36,414 I have been told that she cheats openly. 436 00:42:36,882 --> 00:42:39,122 I thought it was my duty to inform you. 437 00:42:39,924 --> 00:42:42,957 I cannot bear it that so great a man be made to look ridiculous. 438 00:42:43,632 --> 00:42:44,829 Bourrienne! 439 00:42:45,466 --> 00:42:47,587 If all Paris speaks of it, you should know. 440 00:42:49,049 --> 00:42:53,707 - Do they mention a name? - Only one, that's why I think it's serious. 441 00:42:54,592 --> 00:42:57,132 - Barras again? - No, Barras is finished. 442 00:42:57,169 --> 00:43:00,215 - Then who? - Hyppolite Charles. 443 00:43:01,342 --> 00:43:03,497 That little blond of the Army of Italy? 444 00:43:03,841 --> 00:43:06,294 - But it's impossible! - He lives in Malmaison. 445 00:43:09,049 --> 00:43:11,252 I'm very unhappy, Bourrienne. 446 00:43:13,091 --> 00:43:16,382 If you had understood, you would have informed me of what Junot says. 447 00:43:16,419 --> 00:43:19,795 - He's a true friend. - Allow me to disagree. 448 00:43:20,299 --> 00:43:23,083 Thousands of miles from Paris, it did not seem urgent to me. 449 00:43:23,632 --> 00:43:26,796 I do not need you to make decisions which concern me alone. 450 00:43:27,132 --> 00:43:29,537 I divorce today, with you as witnesses. 451 00:43:30,507 --> 00:43:32,379 And I break with our friendship. 452 00:43:33,173 --> 00:43:34,831 With you, for informing me... 453 00:43:36,256 --> 00:43:37,962 and with you, for not having informed me. 454 00:43:38,340 --> 00:43:42,712 On 22 August he embarked, leaving Egypt to Mme. Fourès and his army, 455 00:43:43,424 --> 00:43:45,378 arriving at Saint-Raphael on the 9th of October. 456 00:43:45,798 --> 00:43:49,295 And once there, you can already imagine the reception. 457 00:43:53,965 --> 00:43:56,591 These people did not talk to him of the campaign in Egypt 458 00:43:56,627 --> 00:43:59,422 nor ask him to go to fight against Italy. 459 00:43:59,798 --> 00:44:02,417 No, what seemed to them most urgent 460 00:44:02,798 --> 00:44:05,960 was to overthrow the Directory and save France. 461 00:44:06,422 --> 00:44:10,084 In short, Bonaparte precipitated his return to find if his wife 462 00:44:10,270 --> 00:44:13,916 had been cheating and discovered that it was France that was unfaithful. 463 00:44:17,353 --> 00:44:23,291 - Where are we heading, Fouché? - Oh, dear Barras, towards catastrophe. 464 00:44:25,270 --> 00:44:27,041 To avoid it, what do we need? 465 00:44:27,874 --> 00:44:32,977 As you said to Sieyes, a sabre. I don't know where we'll find one. 466 00:44:51,831 --> 00:44:54,123 - Mother! - Oh my son, my love! 467 00:44:54,227 --> 00:44:55,487 My wife is not here? 468 00:44:56,206 --> 00:44:59,226 She was to meet you, but she must have taken the wrong route. 469 00:45:00,372 --> 00:45:02,872 A pleasant surprise awaits you, come. 470 00:45:09,226 --> 00:45:10,684 Here is our hero! 471 00:45:20,268 --> 00:45:22,455 - I have to talk to you. - Wait, wait. 472 00:45:27,975 --> 00:45:29,850 Why has Josephine gone? 473 00:45:30,058 --> 00:45:33,079 The news of your arrival is spreading rapidly through Paris 474 00:45:33,183 --> 00:45:34,537 and she had heard about it. 475 00:45:34,642 --> 00:45:37,350 She obviously wanted to be the first to greet you. 476 00:45:37,558 --> 00:45:40,996 You are right to ignore the slander she has undergone 477 00:45:41,100 --> 00:45:42,975 during your absence. 478 00:45:43,600 --> 00:45:47,037 - She is the most envied woman in France. - Not that it is merely envy. 479 00:45:47,975 --> 00:45:52,142 Her natural lightness, her recklessness, even her past... 480 00:45:52,350 --> 00:45:56,204 And age. Plus she has acquired debts. 481 00:45:56,517 --> 00:46:00,370 - All that is a reproach. - Perhaps of you too. 482 00:46:00,786 --> 00:46:04,536 All France thinks you could have chosen better. 483 00:46:05,370 --> 00:46:07,245 Not that a Bonaparte would admit 484 00:46:07,349 --> 00:46:09,641 that he has made a mistake. 485 00:46:09,745 --> 00:46:12,766 It is unacceptable that they are ridiculing a national hero! 486 00:46:13,286 --> 00:46:14,953 The worst thing is that you accept it. 487 00:46:15,057 --> 00:46:18,182 Who says I accept it? I accept nothing! 488 00:46:19,129 --> 00:46:21,333 I'm not any more naive than the others! 489 00:46:23,587 --> 00:46:26,335 But what I do not like is your bitterness towards her! 490 00:46:27,086 --> 00:46:29,124 You've never liked her, ever! 491 00:46:30,046 --> 00:46:33,742 It would have been better if you had appreciated her from the beginning. 492 00:46:38,379 --> 00:46:41,293 I want my family to be united! 493 00:46:42,295 --> 00:46:43,670 Good night. 494 00:46:52,462 --> 00:46:53,705 Napoleon! 495 00:46:55,336 --> 00:46:58,702 - Can I speak to you? - Of course. 496 00:46:59,795 --> 00:47:03,001 Do you know what will happen when they know that you have returned? 497 00:47:03,399 --> 00:47:04,441 No. 498 00:47:04,670 --> 00:47:08,342 I can tell you. We are going to obtain carte blanche! 499 00:47:09,316 --> 00:47:11,420 We will be the owners of the situation. 500 00:47:11,456 --> 00:47:13,328 - Who? - You and I! 501 00:47:13,671 --> 00:47:16,040 - What position do you occupy? - One of deputy. 502 00:47:16,878 --> 00:47:19,059 And tomorrow, I will be president of Council. 503 00:47:19,096 --> 00:47:21,242 - At 24? - Yes, but Joseph is 31. 504 00:47:21,878 --> 00:47:25,335 I used your birth certificate to fix my papers. 505 00:47:25,372 --> 00:47:26,959 Like you did. 506 00:47:27,711 --> 00:47:29,500 Listen to what I'm going to say. 507 00:47:29,919 --> 00:47:35,749 In principle, and for the moment, you only have to see one man: Sieyès. 508 00:47:37,002 --> 00:47:39,562 I'm not seeing Sieyes unless it is in the presence of Talleyrand. 509 00:47:40,045 --> 00:47:43,160 - You trust me? - Not yet. 510 00:47:43,877 --> 00:47:45,668 - Well... - Bourrienne! 511 00:47:55,752 --> 00:47:57,126 Where is he? 512 00:47:58,752 --> 00:48:00,031 Blanche! 513 00:48:04,460 --> 00:48:06,466 Collect the belongings of Madame: 514 00:48:06,502 --> 00:48:10,367 dresses, coats, footwear, jewellery and underwear. 515 00:48:11,169 --> 00:48:13,740 Put it all in a suitcase, 516 00:48:14,127 --> 00:48:16,550 and give it to the guard, with the order that 517 00:48:16,586 --> 00:48:19,998 do not let Mme. Bonaparte in, if she appears. 518 00:48:20,543 --> 00:48:23,079 There is no more to say, that's an order. 519 00:48:31,460 --> 00:48:34,835 I'd rather rip out my heart than see her. 520 00:48:34,872 --> 00:48:36,743 - Am I right? - No. 521 00:48:37,210 --> 00:48:39,449 - No? - No. 522 00:48:55,001 --> 00:48:56,624 - It's her? - Yes. 523 00:49:01,459 --> 00:49:05,377 - Will you not advise me to forgive her? - I would not advise it. 524 00:49:05,414 --> 00:49:08,501 But the fact that I am losing a single minute to solve 525 00:49:08,537 --> 00:49:11,784 marital problems is incomprehensible to me. 526 00:49:52,333 --> 00:49:56,409 I beg you to let me in for a moment and you will understand everything. 527 00:50:01,876 --> 00:50:04,446 I'm begging you! Open up! 528 00:50:12,083 --> 00:50:13,625 No reply. 529 00:50:15,750 --> 00:50:17,491 Open the door, my love! 530 00:50:18,582 --> 00:50:21,534 - What willpower! - Yes, it's horrible. 531 00:50:42,333 --> 00:50:45,615 I will tell you which is the best way to get a divorce. 532 00:50:54,624 --> 00:50:57,789 How much is the debt you have incurred? 533 00:50:58,458 --> 00:50:59,654 Answer! 534 00:51:00,582 --> 00:51:02,124 Maybe a million. 535 00:51:18,312 --> 00:51:20,054 Mr. de Bourrienne! 536 00:51:24,562 --> 00:51:26,802 - Good morning, Bourrienne. - My greetings, my... 537 00:51:27,395 --> 00:51:29,234 Yes, Bourrienne, it is so. 538 00:51:29,270 --> 00:51:31,972 - Good morning, Mr. Bourrienne. - Good morning, Madame. 539 00:51:32,354 --> 00:51:33,515 Something new? 540 00:51:33,895 --> 00:51:37,841 In Paris, all the talk is of your return. The people expect a revolution. 541 00:51:38,479 --> 00:51:40,303 We mustn't disappoint them. 542 00:51:40,686 --> 00:51:43,270 But we must not overestimate the role of the people. 543 00:51:43,307 --> 00:51:45,561 In addition to accepting the fait accompli, 544 00:51:45,597 --> 00:51:47,468 their role to acclaim. 545 00:51:48,061 --> 00:51:52,185 - Rustan! Bring my slippers and my gown! - Yes, my general. 546 00:51:53,186 --> 00:51:55,261 My intention is not to leave the house. 547 00:51:55,520 --> 00:51:57,641 Do not accept any invitation, nothing. 548 00:51:58,853 --> 00:52:02,100 Also no theatrical representations, until I give a new order. 549 00:52:03,187 --> 00:52:05,473 Everyone knows he's back. 550 00:52:06,436 --> 00:52:07,929 Well, come here. 551 00:52:08,394 --> 00:52:11,890 I want to make it clear that I will not take a single step towards them. 552 00:52:18,478 --> 00:52:20,136 Just some tea. 553 00:52:20,811 --> 00:52:24,591 I know what I want. They do not know what I want. 554 00:52:25,019 --> 00:52:27,144 - And how do you know this? - Because I know them. 555 00:52:27,181 --> 00:52:29,233 My tactic is this: 556 00:52:29,269 --> 00:52:32,885 force them to impose what I have already decided to do. 557 00:52:52,144 --> 00:52:55,674 - But you are not going to see him? - No. 558 00:52:57,686 --> 00:53:01,016 - Isn't it your duty to go and see him? - Yes. 559 00:53:09,225 --> 00:53:12,059 No, I do not have to go. 560 00:53:12,852 --> 00:53:16,762 If he wants to consult me, he can take the trouble to come here. 561 00:53:17,560 --> 00:53:19,727 I will not take the risk of suffering a snub. 562 00:53:19,763 --> 00:53:22,346 Barras, couldn't you make things easier? 563 00:53:22,728 --> 00:53:27,597 - I'd rather resign than go to his house. - The idea does not look so bad. 564 00:53:29,144 --> 00:53:31,548 Have you gone to visit, Fouché? 565 00:53:31,977 --> 00:53:35,721 Do you think Talleyrand will bother? Of course not! 566 00:53:36,809 --> 00:53:40,306 Mr. De Talleyrand and Mr. Sieyès request to see the general. 567 00:53:40,685 --> 00:53:45,258 Get them into the living room. Do you see how I was right? The parade begins. 568 00:53:45,892 --> 00:53:49,259 Thank you. See you later, darling. 569 00:53:53,018 --> 00:53:55,305 The adventure in Egypt served its purpose. 570 00:54:12,517 --> 00:54:17,091 At last I can convey to you, my general, my most sincere and profound admiration. 571 00:54:17,852 --> 00:54:20,967 He covered himself with glory both in Italy and in Egypt. 572 00:54:21,600 --> 00:54:25,298 Through my voice, all France expresses its deep gratitude. 573 00:54:25,934 --> 00:54:28,059 Coming from you, as President of the Directory, 574 00:54:28,095 --> 00:54:29,815 this touches my heart. 575 00:54:29,852 --> 00:54:33,843 Okay, let's move on to serious matters. Let's sit. 576 00:54:35,266 --> 00:54:39,849 The Directory is almost dead. And to leave nothing to chance, 577 00:54:39,886 --> 00:54:41,605 we must act now. 578 00:54:41,641 --> 00:54:46,679 You will have already realised the overexcited state of the public. 579 00:54:47,266 --> 00:54:51,178 On the way to Paris I noticed, but cheers are not the same as votes. 580 00:54:51,517 --> 00:54:55,048 No, but they justify certain initiatives. 581 00:54:55,350 --> 00:55:00,340 I cannot hide from you that for a long time, I've been looking for a "right hand". 582 00:55:01,308 --> 00:55:04,555 Mr. Gohier and Roger Ducos, my general. 583 00:55:04,849 --> 00:55:06,924 - Minds of their own. - Apparently. 584 00:55:07,184 --> 00:55:10,015 Their opposition would not make sense, in any case. 585 00:55:10,933 --> 00:55:13,257 - Let them in on it. - Yes, slowly. 586 00:55:16,141 --> 00:55:18,215 Gentlemen, there is no time to lose. 587 00:55:18,599 --> 00:55:23,138 Of course, we must put the fate of the Republic in Bonaparte's hands. 588 00:55:23,474 --> 00:55:25,050 That's what we were talking about. 589 00:55:26,142 --> 00:55:28,595 We must prepare ourselves for the great day, 590 00:55:28,974 --> 00:55:31,723 and fix, at this same moment, a date. 591 00:55:32,141 --> 00:55:35,009 General, what do you think of the day after tomorrow? 592 00:55:35,391 --> 00:55:38,259 - The 9th of November? - 18 Brumaire. 593 00:55:39,391 --> 00:55:43,765 I would advise that, under article 102, decree the transfer 594 00:55:43,802 --> 00:55:46,188 of the legislative chamber to Saint-Cloud. 595 00:55:46,224 --> 00:55:48,808 And the proclamation of General Bonaparte as Commander-in-Chief 596 00:55:48,844 --> 00:55:52,008 - of the Paris Division. - And the National Guard. 597 00:55:55,141 --> 00:55:58,182 Mr. Fouché requests to be received by the general. 598 00:55:58,218 --> 00:56:00,557 - Let him enter! - I was going to say... 599 00:56:00,593 --> 00:56:01,895 Excuse me. 600 00:56:01,932 --> 00:56:05,546 I have decided to open all the doors, including yours. 601 00:56:07,307 --> 00:56:11,929 I just spoke to Barras. One sentence is worthy of record... 602 00:56:12,723 --> 00:56:13,812 Let's hear it. 603 00:56:13,848 --> 00:56:17,132 "I'd rather resign than go to his house". 604 00:56:17,932 --> 00:56:21,133 He feels sick, exhausted, without popularity. 605 00:56:21,474 --> 00:56:23,797 In short, ready to leave. 606 00:56:24,183 --> 00:56:28,424 - What do you think, Mr. De Talleyrand? - I doubt he thinks otherwise. 607 00:56:32,347 --> 00:56:35,963 Yes of course. It will be a pleasure. 608 00:56:51,015 --> 00:56:52,757 - Fouché! - Mr. Sieyès? 609 00:56:53,057 --> 00:56:55,380 - Do you have a million? - For whom? 610 00:56:55,847 --> 00:56:58,384 For Barras. He will not want to take payment from me. 611 00:56:58,723 --> 00:57:00,853 You will not have to pay for his resignation. 612 00:57:00,889 --> 00:57:03,721 Those in there do not count. Barras does count. 613 00:57:04,432 --> 00:57:06,966 We must understand that he counts enormously. 614 00:57:08,056 --> 00:57:13,177 Only two obstacles remain: Barras and Bernadotte. 615 00:57:13,722 --> 00:57:15,879 General Bernadotte is waiting. 616 00:57:17,307 --> 00:57:20,802 - Why don't you talk to him here? - Show him in. 617 00:57:23,057 --> 00:57:27,759 Never lose sight that there is a woman between that man and you, 618 00:57:28,346 --> 00:57:32,044 which is not excessively serious, but important. 619 00:57:41,264 --> 00:57:44,132 - I'm bothering you? - No, but I'm waiting for Bernadotte. 620 00:57:44,556 --> 00:57:47,044 - You'd prefer me to leave? - Yes, please. 621 00:57:58,763 --> 00:58:00,186 So, he has come. 622 00:58:00,222 --> 00:58:03,054 I was wondering precisely when I was to receive your visit. 623 00:58:04,388 --> 00:58:07,091 You had not deigned to come and greet me, 624 00:58:07,722 --> 00:58:09,961 despite serving under my orders in Italy, 625 00:58:10,305 --> 00:58:14,050 and dressed in civilian clothes! What is the meaning of these clothes? 626 00:58:14,889 --> 00:58:18,384 Do you know the state of overexcitement in the town? 627 00:58:18,806 --> 00:58:22,466 You cannot be unaware that these are serious events. 628 00:58:22,763 --> 00:58:25,334 They will be serious for their instigators. 629 00:58:26,013 --> 00:58:28,383 I still trust in the health of the Republic. 630 00:58:29,013 --> 00:58:32,096 And leading the troops, know I will contain its enemies, 631 00:58:32,133 --> 00:58:34,060 external and internal. 632 00:58:34,096 --> 00:58:38,042 - To whom do those words refer? - They do not exclude anyone. 633 00:58:41,055 --> 00:58:44,007 Tell General Bernadotte to withdraw. 634 00:58:54,804 --> 00:58:56,893 - Forgive me. - You heard? 635 00:58:56,930 --> 00:58:59,252 - Yes, I thought... - You did well. 636 00:59:01,095 --> 00:59:04,471 - That man declared himself a Republican. - And he isn't? 637 00:59:04,508 --> 00:59:06,295 Him? Absolutely! 638 00:59:11,055 --> 00:59:12,925 Your eyes are so beautiful! 639 00:59:15,471 --> 00:59:16,881 Come in. 640 00:59:29,345 --> 00:59:34,168 I had invited 30 people to eat, and no one has come. 641 00:59:35,095 --> 00:59:38,792 No need for me to explain what this means to you. 642 00:59:39,805 --> 00:59:41,794 This is your situation, Barras. 643 00:59:42,929 --> 00:59:48,296 And your attitude must be clearly dictated by the absence of Sieyés, 644 00:59:48,761 --> 00:59:53,466 of Roger Ducos, of Bernadotte, of Mulan, of Gohier. 645 01:00:11,845 --> 01:00:14,464 - Resign, Barras. - No... 646 01:00:17,553 --> 01:00:20,799 - Bring more champagne. - Yes, very appropriate. 647 01:00:28,261 --> 01:00:31,378 This is the response of the Directory. 648 01:00:56,636 --> 01:00:58,424 Present arms! 649 01:00:59,511 --> 01:01:02,219 Soldiers! The counsel of the ancients gives me command 650 01:01:02,256 --> 01:01:04,174 of the city and the army! 651 01:01:04,968 --> 01:01:08,252 You expected my return put an end to our woes! 652 01:01:08,761 --> 01:01:11,878 I will fulfil the obligations your trust imposes on me! 653 01:01:12,386 --> 01:01:15,864 Freedom, victory and peace shall return to the French Republic, 654 01:01:15,900 --> 01:01:19,343 as will the place she occupied in Europe, and that only treachery and inertia 655 01:01:19,380 --> 01:01:21,133 have endangered! 656 01:01:30,218 --> 01:01:32,257 General Lefebvre! 657 01:01:36,886 --> 01:01:39,374 Are you on my side or do you plan to return to the Directory? 658 01:01:40,010 --> 01:01:41,633 Have no cause to doubt me now. 659 01:01:43,011 --> 01:01:45,000 To Saint-Cloud! 660 01:02:04,843 --> 01:02:07,628 And now, listen carefully, if you want to understand something 661 01:02:08,177 --> 01:02:11,044 of what occurred on 18 Brumaire and in the days thereafter. 662 01:02:13,743 --> 01:02:16,066 Citizens, do not force me to adjourn the session! 663 01:02:16,826 --> 01:02:20,571 I will reject any discussion about the appointment of General Bonaparte 664 01:02:21,368 --> 01:02:23,691 as leader of the Army of the Interior! 665 01:02:24,451 --> 01:02:27,615 I ask you to consider it a fait accompli! 666 01:02:48,909 --> 01:02:52,571 Gentlemen, the Directory has ceased to exist. 667 01:02:54,285 --> 01:02:57,697 These are the terms of the letter of resignation from citizen Barras... 668 01:02:58,910 --> 01:03:02,571 Citizen President: After participating in public affairs 669 01:03:03,368 --> 01:03:05,691 only because of my passion for Liberty, 670 01:03:06,285 --> 01:03:09,236 I agreed to share the first magistrature... 671 01:03:15,660 --> 01:03:16,997 What's happening? 672 01:03:17,034 --> 01:03:21,075 The resignation of Barras has been badly received by the parliamentarians. 673 01:03:30,700 --> 01:03:33,189 You are violating the law! 674 01:03:34,826 --> 01:03:37,573 What have you done with the shining France that I left you? 675 01:03:38,574 --> 01:03:41,064 I left a country in peace and I've found it at war! 676 01:03:41,825 --> 01:03:44,396 We cannot go on like this! Let me talk! 677 01:03:45,867 --> 01:03:48,023 For three years, we have been ruled by despotism. 678 01:03:48,409 --> 01:03:49,949 But we want the Republic. 679 01:03:50,492 --> 01:03:52,897 The Republic based on the principles of equality, 680 01:03:53,742 --> 01:03:58,695 of morality, of public liberty, of political tolerance! 681 01:04:00,117 --> 01:04:02,949 General! We applaud what you say! 682 01:04:03,284 --> 01:04:06,814 But swear obedience to the Constitution of the country, 683 01:04:07,116 --> 01:04:09,403 the only one that can maintain the Republic! 684 01:04:09,866 --> 01:04:11,573 The Constitution? 685 01:04:12,824 --> 01:04:14,945 You violated it on 18 Fructidor! 686 01:04:15,741 --> 01:04:20,233 You violated it on 22 Floreal! You violated it on 30 Prairial! 687 01:04:29,034 --> 01:04:31,522 I'm starting to think this is going to end in a bloodbath. 688 01:04:31,909 --> 01:04:33,484 No, there he is, safe and sound. 689 01:04:35,241 --> 01:04:37,730 He has ordered that his brother be let out. 690 01:04:40,865 --> 01:04:45,074 It is lamentable! I am asked to abandon the law by my brother. 691 01:04:45,111 --> 01:04:46,946 The saviour of the motherland! 692 01:04:47,616 --> 01:04:50,448 I renounce the insignia of the popular magistrature! 693 01:04:50,824 --> 01:04:54,357 And I present myself as a defender of the one who I am ordered to damn! 694 01:04:54,783 --> 01:04:57,734 We are present at a race against time, 695 01:04:58,637 --> 01:05:01,137 - between two brothers... - I feel some jealousy. 696 01:05:01,241 --> 01:05:02,489 Exactly. 697 01:05:08,573 --> 01:05:13,232 It will have to play itself out. I'll go. Goodbye. 698 01:05:14,074 --> 01:05:16,858 General! And you, soldiers! 699 01:05:18,240 --> 01:05:21,654 The President of the Council requires you to use force! 700 01:05:22,657 --> 01:05:26,486 And as for me, I swear that I will kill my own brother, 701 01:05:27,241 --> 01:05:30,024 if he ever endangers the liberty of the French. 702 01:05:33,240 --> 01:05:34,649 Murat! 703 01:05:36,697 --> 01:05:38,025 Proceed! 704 01:05:41,490 --> 01:05:42,734 Follow me! 705 01:05:45,407 --> 01:05:47,776 Get this rabble out of here! 706 01:06:11,157 --> 01:06:12,317 Lefebvre! 707 01:06:13,656 --> 01:06:15,980 Catch a few of them. 708 01:06:21,782 --> 01:06:23,191 Here he comes. 709 01:06:26,114 --> 01:06:28,355 - It has not been easy. - Calm yourself... 710 01:06:28,740 --> 01:06:31,903 No words can express the admiration and emotion 711 01:06:32,364 --> 01:06:34,319 that we feel in the face of this accomplishment. 712 01:06:34,906 --> 01:06:38,106 In 5 minutes, he had improvised a kind of Parliament, 713 01:06:38,531 --> 01:06:42,031 - it was both pleasing and comical. - There is no time to lose. 714 01:06:42,067 --> 01:06:44,286 Your brother's work has been admirable. 715 01:06:44,322 --> 01:06:47,237 - Not to mention Murat... - Oh, he is without equal. 716 01:06:49,072 --> 01:06:50,731 He has hunted them like Mamelukes. 717 01:06:51,698 --> 01:06:56,319 Murat, do you remember that night when we talked about your loves? 718 01:06:57,532 --> 01:07:00,362 You mentioned only one name, that of Caroline. 719 01:07:01,071 --> 01:07:02,529 And you did not answer. 720 01:07:02,946 --> 01:07:10,315 - Rather, I did not say "no". Giving her a husband is important. - Indeed. 721 01:07:11,031 --> 01:07:14,064 - This afternoon I say yes. - Really? 722 01:07:14,571 --> 01:07:15,768 Yes, really. 723 01:07:20,406 --> 01:07:22,775 - Will you allow me... - Of course. 724 01:07:33,821 --> 01:07:38,029 We will form a Consulate. That will arouse less suspicion. 725 01:07:39,821 --> 01:07:42,571 Lucien Bonaparte, come and embrace your brother. 726 01:07:42,608 --> 01:07:44,775 - No need... - Yes, yes, yes... 727 01:07:48,031 --> 01:07:51,276 Get in there! We've only caught thirty. 728 01:07:51,696 --> 01:07:54,446 It's more than enough! 729 01:08:03,945 --> 01:08:05,569 Is she in a convent? 730 01:08:05,863 --> 01:08:08,944 Bonaparte brought her here to learn to read and write. 731 01:08:17,155 --> 01:08:19,608 - He said yes! - Oh, how I love you! 732 01:08:20,321 --> 01:08:21,814 Me too, I love you! 733 01:08:23,780 --> 01:08:26,825 And it was under these conditions we opened the session. 734 01:08:26,862 --> 01:08:30,062 - You were there, do I lie? - Not at all. 735 01:08:37,696 --> 01:08:42,436 First article: the Directory is abolished. 736 01:08:44,821 --> 01:08:49,728 Article 2: the Constituent Assembly ceases to exist, 737 01:08:50,821 --> 01:08:53,900 but the Constitution remains in force. 738 01:08:58,070 --> 01:09:02,194 We must take him tonight to the premiere of the new opera. 739 01:09:02,695 --> 01:09:07,103 - He told me he did not want to go out. - Yes, but now everything has changed. 740 01:09:10,154 --> 01:09:16,564 Article 3: a Consulate is created, formed by 3 members: 741 01:09:17,362 --> 01:09:20,728 - The Abbot Sieyès. - The citizen Roger Ducos. 742 01:09:21,029 --> 01:09:22,699 And General Bonaparte. 743 01:09:22,736 --> 01:09:26,351 The three consuls will occupy the presidency in rotation. 744 01:09:26,945 --> 01:09:28,271 In alphabetical order. 745 01:09:40,279 --> 01:09:41,818 Frenchmen, 746 01:09:42,611 --> 01:09:45,362 Lend us your oath of allegiance 747 01:09:45,398 --> 01:09:47,732 to the united and indivisible Republic, 748 01:09:48,944 --> 01:09:52,310 founded on liberty, equality... 749 01:09:53,528 --> 01:09:54,855 - What? - Nothing. 750 01:09:55,276 --> 01:09:56,438 Frenchmen... 751 01:10:45,526 --> 01:10:48,974 Victory, singing, 752 01:10:49,568 --> 01:10:52,601 the way ahead is clear. 753 01:10:53,360 --> 01:10:56,808 Liberty guides our steps. 754 01:10:57,318 --> 01:11:00,482 Tyrants, descend to your tombs. 755 01:11:01,901 --> 01:11:04,686 The Republic is calling us. 756 01:11:05,193 --> 01:11:08,523 We must triumph or die. 757 01:11:08,943 --> 01:11:11,895 Frenchmen must live for her. 758 01:11:12,818 --> 01:11:15,935 And for her, be willing to die. 759 01:11:16,693 --> 01:11:19,725 Frenchmen must live for her. 760 01:11:20,650 --> 01:11:24,064 And for her, be willing to die. 761 01:11:31,943 --> 01:11:36,276 He soon returned to Italy, where he gained the decisive victory of Marengo 762 01:11:36,313 --> 01:11:40,567 thanks to the control of his Army, which that day he baptized with a name 763 01:11:40,604 --> 01:11:43,898 that would survive the passage of time: "La grande armée". 764 01:12:23,399 --> 01:12:27,608 Upon his return, he made a decision that served historically in his interest. 765 01:12:28,650 --> 01:12:30,356 Go ahead, don't be nervous. 766 01:12:34,567 --> 01:12:38,431 One moment! Constante! Tell Mr. De Bourrienne to come! 767 01:12:58,566 --> 01:13:00,770 Read my mail, Bourrienne, please. 768 01:13:12,523 --> 01:13:16,518 I think the nature of this letter will surprise you, my General. 769 01:13:17,233 --> 01:13:22,518 It is sent by King Louis XVIII, or to be more precise, the Count of Provence, 770 01:13:22,899 --> 01:13:26,513 - exiled in Westphalia. - Go ahead, read it. 771 01:13:27,399 --> 01:13:32,732 "Whatever their behaviour, men such as you never inspire discontent." 772 01:13:34,691 --> 01:13:37,608 You know better than anyone the need for strength 773 01:13:37,644 --> 01:13:40,475 to achieve the happiness of a great nation. 774 01:13:41,315 --> 01:13:44,681 By saving France, you have fulfilled the first desire of my heart. 775 01:13:46,690 --> 01:13:50,980 If you return it to its King, future generations will venerate your memory. 776 01:13:52,024 --> 01:13:56,023 General, Europe is watching, Glory awaits and I am impatient 777 01:13:56,060 --> 01:13:59,639 "to bring peace back to my people. Louis XVIII." 778 01:14:00,773 --> 01:14:02,563 Incredible, indeed. 779 01:14:03,148 --> 01:14:07,557 Write, because I can not leave that letter without answer: 780 01:14:08,732 --> 01:14:10,853 I have received your letter, Monsieur. 781 01:14:12,190 --> 01:14:14,475 I appreciate your sincere words. 782 01:14:15,981 --> 01:14:18,980 But you should not wish a return to France. 783 01:14:19,690 --> 01:14:23,056 You would need to march over 500,000 corpses. 784 01:14:25,023 --> 01:14:27,310 Sacrifice, therefore, your interests 785 01:14:28,189 --> 01:14:31,472 for the repose and the happiness of France ". 786 01:14:32,482 --> 01:14:34,768 Three more little snips, 787 01:14:36,273 --> 01:14:39,887 a final touch with the comb, and a new man appeared. 788 01:14:46,981 --> 01:14:50,476 Overnight, there was a total transformation. 789 01:14:51,439 --> 01:14:55,599 His behaviour was extraordinary from that day forward. 790 01:14:56,522 --> 01:14:58,986 He went through a long period of silence and, 791 01:14:59,022 --> 01:15:02,934 as no one dared to ask what he thought, 792 01:15:03,647 --> 01:15:05,934 there were no issues of any confidentiality. 793 01:15:06,523 --> 01:15:09,224 But what nobody understood, not even Josephine, 794 01:15:09,564 --> 01:15:13,392 was that by wearing the uniform of colonel, and then general, 795 01:15:13,647 --> 01:15:17,770 and in addition, first Consul, he never had to give an explanation. 796 01:15:18,105 --> 01:15:22,728 For 4 years, his attitudes were a mystery to all, 797 01:15:23,522 --> 01:15:27,219 except Fouché and I, of that let there be no doubt. 798 01:15:27,564 --> 01:15:30,183 He worked between 15 and 18 hours each day. 799 01:15:32,689 --> 01:15:34,347 No, nobody may enter! 800 01:15:34,606 --> 01:15:37,971 Endowed with a fabulous intelligence, he understood and guessed everything. 801 01:15:38,563 --> 01:15:42,557 One day he uttered these words, which describe it in a surprising way: 802 01:15:43,897 --> 01:15:45,306 I command 803 01:15:46,355 --> 01:15:47,729 or I am silent. 804 01:15:50,272 --> 01:15:54,217 You have to be sure that they are going to obey you when you say something. 805 01:15:55,981 --> 01:15:59,641 He devoted himself to necessary work, reforming the Civil Code, 806 01:16:00,021 --> 01:16:02,724 and useful work, creating the Legion of Honour. 807 01:16:03,814 --> 01:16:06,300 I know these distinctions are baubles. 808 01:16:07,938 --> 01:16:10,557 But with baubles men are governed, 809 01:16:11,063 --> 01:16:12,686 civilian or military. 810 01:16:13,770 --> 01:16:19,187 And it became indispensable, endowing to France an invincible army. 811 01:16:21,980 --> 01:16:26,685 At last the great day came and produced the expected event. 812 01:16:27,938 --> 01:16:32,097 With five minutes remaining, let's use them. Write: 813 01:16:33,356 --> 01:16:37,050 To His Majesty the Tsar, Emperor of Russia: 814 01:16:39,355 --> 01:16:43,134 Highness... as your Majesty is aware... 815 01:16:46,063 --> 01:16:47,874 The Senate delegation. 816 01:16:47,911 --> 01:16:49,685 One moment. My sword. 817 01:17:09,394 --> 01:17:12,520 First Consul, these are the terms of the decision 818 01:17:12,557 --> 01:17:14,392 taken by the Senate. 819 01:17:16,187 --> 01:17:20,643 Article 1: The government of the Republic is entrusted to an Emperor, 820 01:17:21,020 --> 01:17:23,260 with the title of "Emperor of the French". 821 01:17:24,062 --> 01:17:28,685 Article 2: Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of the Republic, 822 01:17:29,771 --> 01:17:31,594 is the Emperor of the French. 823 01:17:32,019 --> 01:17:36,014 Article 3: Imperial dignity Is hereditary, 824 01:17:36,562 --> 01:17:40,057 by direct, natural and legitimate descent of Napoleon Bonaparte, 825 01:17:40,519 --> 01:17:43,518 from male to male, by order of primogeniture, 826 01:17:43,978 --> 01:17:47,367 and with perpetual exclusion of the females and their descendants. 827 01:17:47,391 --> 01:17:51,515 Article 4: Napoleon Bonaparte can adopt the children and grandchildren 828 01:17:51,551 --> 01:17:55,841 of his brothers Joseph and Louis Bonaparte. 829 01:17:56,807 --> 01:17:59,307 Adoption is prohibited to the successors of Napoleon 830 01:17:59,344 --> 01:18:01,096 and their descendents. 831 01:18:05,015 --> 01:18:09,755 With profound emotion, I leave the act in the hands of His Majesty, 832 01:18:10,431 --> 01:18:14,555 proclaiming him at this very moment, for the glory and happiness of the Republic: 833 01:18:16,140 --> 01:18:20,085 Napoleon, Emperor of the French. 834 01:18:24,307 --> 01:18:26,806 All that contributes to the good of the country 835 01:18:26,843 --> 01:18:28,926 is now bound up in my happiness. 836 01:18:30,098 --> 01:18:33,379 I accept the title because I consider it useful for the glory of the nation. 837 01:18:34,222 --> 01:18:37,806 And I submit to the sanction of the people the terms of the statement 838 01:18:37,843 --> 01:18:39,677 that you have just submitted. 839 01:18:42,056 --> 01:18:44,379 Who voted against? 840 01:18:45,140 --> 01:18:48,386 Only one person, Your Highness: Lazard Carneau. 841 01:18:49,306 --> 01:18:51,344 A distinguished exception. 842 01:19:03,055 --> 01:19:06,172 Highness, Brienne... 843 01:19:08,555 --> 01:19:10,012 I was thinking. 844 01:19:12,055 --> 01:19:15,634 Return to the letter to the Tsar. How did it go? 845 01:19:16,513 --> 01:19:18,587 "As Your Majesty will be aware..." 846 01:19:18,847 --> 01:19:20,506 No, start again. 847 01:19:21,972 --> 01:19:27,838 Write: "My real brother, I inform you..." 848 01:19:29,262 --> 01:19:32,055 And so that none of us, before such an event, 849 01:19:32,092 --> 01:19:34,544 should happen to express our surprise, 850 01:19:34,888 --> 01:19:38,336 he decided to shower us with honours and pompous titles. 851 01:19:48,930 --> 01:19:52,592 After restoring the dignity of the title of Marshal of France 852 01:19:52,972 --> 01:19:57,344 he named 18 on the same day: Augereau, Massena, Kellermann, 853 01:19:57,679 --> 01:20:02,421 Lefebvre, Ney, Murat, Bernadotte, Lannes, Berthier, Davout... 854 01:20:07,512 --> 01:20:09,421 - But Prince... - My friend? 855 01:20:09,722 --> 01:20:12,921 Will you not say anything about the execution of the Duke of Enghien? 856 01:20:14,012 --> 01:20:17,757 - It was a crime, wasn't it? - Worse than a crime, Madame. 857 01:20:18,262 --> 01:20:22,423 It was a mistake. But the Emperor, he hardly cared. 858 01:20:22,972 --> 01:20:25,007 He was preparing a master stroke... 859 01:20:25,761 --> 01:20:29,294 Inviting the Pope to Paris to crown him Emperor. 860 01:20:34,512 --> 01:20:38,754 And that invitation was a little like an ancient commandment. 861 01:20:51,971 --> 01:20:54,837 Each of us prepared in his shadow. 862 01:20:55,553 --> 01:20:58,718 Fouché always believed that a tie solved everything. 863 01:20:59,095 --> 01:21:04,048 We were forced to wear lavish costumes to suit the Emperor, 864 01:21:05,179 --> 01:21:07,418 and that's not even to mention his own. 865 01:21:38,720 --> 01:21:40,683 My wife is what she is, my friend. 866 01:21:40,720 --> 01:21:44,216 I do not let anyone make the slightest remark. 867 01:21:44,678 --> 01:21:49,170 She was a washerwoman and is not ashamed. And neither am I ashamed. 868 01:21:51,719 --> 01:21:55,131 She keeps the dresses in a closet which she has had for 20 years. 869 01:21:56,760 --> 01:22:00,341 The first is a uniform because she was the washerwoman of our company. 870 01:22:01,553 --> 01:22:03,626 All others are modest. 871 01:22:04,219 --> 01:22:06,175 And the last one is very nice. 872 01:22:09,510 --> 01:22:11,548 Madame Marshal Lefebvre! 873 01:22:12,178 --> 01:22:15,129 If she is being introduced, it's because she's put it on. 874 01:22:20,552 --> 01:22:23,335 - What do you think of my dress? - Splendid. 875 01:22:23,634 --> 01:22:26,835 - Isn't it, Mr. Rémusat? - Madame Lefebvre. 876 01:22:34,260 --> 01:22:38,550 Mr. Rémusat, I would like talk to the Marshal alone. 877 01:22:38,927 --> 01:22:41,094 That has an easy solution. I'm leaving. 878 01:22:41,130 --> 01:22:42,599 I appreciate it. 879 01:22:54,093 --> 01:22:56,049 I wanted to talk with you. 880 01:22:56,927 --> 01:23:01,216 While trying on my dress, I've been looking in the mirror. 881 01:23:01,885 --> 01:23:04,090 And I've thought of many things. 882 01:23:04,510 --> 01:23:09,132 I remembered that in the past I was a washerwoman and one of the multitude. 883 01:23:09,802 --> 01:23:15,135 And I said to myself: "Were you a washerwoman? It's incredible!" 884 01:23:15,552 --> 01:23:19,129 "Because you look like a lady! For a single reason!" 885 01:23:19,675 --> 01:23:22,793 "You have distinction! You have manners!" 886 01:23:24,343 --> 01:23:28,288 Nothing more than that. Why are you laughing? I'm not right? 887 01:23:28,634 --> 01:23:29,848 Yes, yes. 888 01:23:29,884 --> 01:23:32,124 Do you want me to help with your clothes? 889 01:23:32,468 --> 01:23:36,508 I can give you advice so that you look like a real gentleman. 890 01:23:36,801 --> 01:23:38,626 No, thank you. 891 01:23:39,594 --> 01:23:42,840 And you need to know what they call you. 892 01:23:43,259 --> 01:23:46,506 - What? The wife of Marshal Lefebvre? - No. 893 01:23:47,092 --> 01:23:49,461 - Madame Lefebvre? - No. 894 01:23:50,050 --> 01:23:52,622 - What then? - "Madame Sans-Gene". 895 01:23:54,592 --> 01:23:58,456 Why? Am I supposed to be impressed? 896 01:23:58,926 --> 01:24:01,222 No, I just thought you should be warned. 897 01:24:01,258 --> 01:24:03,806 - You told me for my sake. - Of course. 898 01:24:03,843 --> 01:24:08,138 The other night, at the home of Roger Ducos, an old nobleman, you know the type, 899 01:24:08,175 --> 01:24:13,875 of the nobility of yesteryear, spoke to me of his ancestors insistently. 900 01:24:14,633 --> 01:24:17,888 "My ancestors here, My ancestors over there..." 901 01:24:17,925 --> 01:24:22,831 When you see him again, say: "You may have illustrious ancestors. 902 01:24:24,258 --> 01:24:27,754 But Lefebvre already has by his own efforts an illustrious past." 903 01:24:29,133 --> 01:24:30,674 And I'll add: 904 01:24:31,675 --> 01:24:35,088 "To have illustrious ancestors you have to start somewhere..." 905 01:24:36,342 --> 01:24:40,382 No one was informed of the exceptional event that 906 01:24:40,801 --> 01:24:42,791 took place on 25th November. 907 01:24:43,799 --> 01:24:47,794 At Fontainebleau, the Emperor wanted to go out hunting at noon. 908 01:24:57,591 --> 01:25:01,716 At La Croix de Saint-Herem, a carriage suddenly appeared. 909 01:25:02,758 --> 01:25:06,124 They had agreed that the meeting should take place right there. 910 01:25:06,508 --> 01:25:08,795 And to make it look like a miracle, 911 01:25:09,342 --> 01:25:14,460 the Sovereign Pontiff and the Emperor had to simulate great surprise. 912 01:25:15,799 --> 01:25:19,662 They both did it willingly, like a comedy. 913 01:25:24,758 --> 01:25:30,209 Little did His Holiness Pius VII know that the treatment he would receive from Napoleon 914 01:25:30,842 --> 01:25:34,420 during the following years, would be more like a tragedy. 915 01:25:35,507 --> 01:25:39,831 On 2 December, the coronation took place, immortalized by David. 916 01:27:49,297 --> 01:27:51,831 But Prince, tell us, 917 01:27:52,171 --> 01:27:54,880 how could it be that David, in the picture of the coronation, 918 01:27:54,917 --> 01:27:58,291 placed the Emperor's mother in the centre of the canvas, 919 01:27:58,327 --> 01:28:01,665 when, as everyone knows, she was in Rome? 920 01:28:02,547 --> 01:28:06,622 That's because David was a great artist, and not a historian. 921 01:28:10,462 --> 01:28:15,084 We are in 1804 and Napoleon has, for some time, not gone to war. 922 01:28:15,962 --> 01:28:20,916 He renounced his idea of attacking England and pointed his guns towards Austria. 923 01:28:33,504 --> 01:28:36,123 After immortalizing his hat with a simple gesture, 924 01:28:36,421 --> 01:28:40,663 he left Paris at six in the morning of the 24 of September 1805. 925 01:28:41,420 --> 01:28:44,123 Let us try to follow his footsteps. 926 01:28:44,363 --> 01:28:48,273 After the victory at Donauwerth, he takes command of the combat. 927 01:29:00,070 --> 01:29:03,566 Murat again salvages glory at Wertingen. 928 01:29:10,153 --> 01:29:16,020 After the victory of Ney, he orders to bombard the city of Ulm. 929 01:29:22,153 --> 01:29:25,851 He sends a negotiator to request to the General in Chief 930 01:29:26,529 --> 01:29:28,601 of the Austrian forces that they capitulate. 931 01:29:32,403 --> 01:29:35,022 On the 19th, at eight, capitulation occurs. 932 01:29:35,653 --> 01:29:37,940 And the next morning, in the presence of Ney, 933 01:29:38,278 --> 01:29:42,521 33,000 prisoners parade and deposit their arms at the feet of the Emperor, 934 01:29:42,903 --> 01:29:46,234 along with 40 standards and 60 cannon. 935 01:29:47,446 --> 01:29:51,060 This new victory encourages Napoleon to continue the war. 936 01:30:00,862 --> 01:30:03,693 The next battle will determine our future. 937 01:30:04,652 --> 01:30:07,568 I trust the control of the Left flank to Marshal Lannes. 938 01:30:08,820 --> 01:30:12,517 The Right, to Marshal Soult. The Centre, to Marshal Bernadotte. 939 01:30:13,362 --> 01:30:16,643 And the whole cavalry to Prince Murat. 940 01:30:17,152 --> 01:30:19,274 Murat, I beg you to say nothing! 941 01:30:20,403 --> 01:30:25,107 The division of General Suchet will be placed to the right of Marshal Lannes. 942 01:30:26,027 --> 01:30:29,891 Finally, the cavalry of Murat will have ahead of them Kellerman's forces. 943 01:30:32,444 --> 01:30:34,565 The sun is with us. 944 01:30:35,861 --> 01:30:39,985 Attack the enemy and return victorious. 945 01:30:41,402 --> 01:30:44,400 - I salute you, gentlemen. - Vive la France! 946 01:34:27,774 --> 01:34:29,994 At six o'clock in the afternoon, the victory of Austerlitz 947 01:34:30,018 --> 01:34:32,269 was a fait accompli. 948 01:35:03,357 --> 01:35:04,979 Soldiers, 949 01:35:06,898 --> 01:35:08,723 I am satisfied with you. 950 01:35:10,523 --> 01:35:12,726 In the day of Austerlitz, 951 01:35:14,189 --> 01:35:17,601 you have justified everything that I expected of your audacity. 952 01:35:21,189 --> 01:35:23,180 You have decorated your eagles 953 01:35:24,230 --> 01:35:26,020 with an immortal glory. 954 01:35:28,648 --> 01:35:30,555 When all that is needed 955 01:35:31,647 --> 01:35:35,061 to ensure the prosperity and happiness of our country 956 01:35:35,982 --> 01:35:37,604 has been achieved, 957 01:35:39,022 --> 01:35:40,930 I will take you back to France. 958 01:35:42,730 --> 01:35:45,265 There, you will be the object of all my attentions. 959 01:35:47,439 --> 01:35:49,725 My people will receive you with enthusiasm. 960 01:35:51,147 --> 01:35:54,228 And it will be enough to say: "I was in the battle of Austerlitz", 961 01:35:55,397 --> 01:35:59,142 to be answered: "There goes a brave man." 962 01:36:05,656 --> 01:36:08,937 - He returned to Paris on... - 20th October. 963 01:36:09,197 --> 01:36:12,520 - Thank you. Are you leaving, Bourrienne? - Yes. 964 01:36:19,656 --> 01:36:21,854 Good evening. Sit down. 965 01:36:34,312 --> 01:36:37,395 The things I have to say are of extreme gravity. 966 01:36:38,270 --> 01:36:40,913 The idea that first came to me was to speak to each of you separately, 967 01:36:40,937 --> 01:36:44,354 but aware of a certain amount of dissension among you, I decided 968 01:36:45,437 --> 01:36:48,270 to bring you together and inform you of the decisions 969 01:36:48,312 --> 01:36:50,479 concerning you that I have made. 970 01:36:52,270 --> 01:36:55,937 Nobody can flatter themselves they have a greater sense of family than I. 971 01:36:58,020 --> 01:37:01,968 Joseph, you are the oldest, so I will address you first. 972 01:37:04,187 --> 01:37:06,510 On my accession to the throne, I made you first Prince. 973 01:37:07,145 --> 01:37:09,437 Today, I make you King of Naples. 974 01:37:09,729 --> 01:37:12,104 - Why? - What do you mean, why? 975 01:37:13,020 --> 01:37:17,187 You give me a great vote of trust that I greatly appreciate. 976 01:37:17,687 --> 01:37:21,104 But how will Julia and I look on a foreign throne? 977 01:37:21,937 --> 01:37:25,270 - Why foreign? I am king of Italy! - That's true, forgive me. 978 01:37:26,770 --> 01:37:30,468 Lucien. I make you Prince of Canino. 979 01:37:31,604 --> 01:37:36,176 I'll never forget what you did for me on 18 Brumaire. 980 01:37:37,312 --> 01:37:40,354 Unfortunately, you have contracted a marriage that deprives me 981 01:37:40,395 --> 01:37:42,729 of the happiness of giving you the crown of Spain. 982 01:37:43,104 --> 01:37:48,770 - But... I haven't asked for anything. - No. That's true, you haven't asked for anything. 983 01:37:49,437 --> 01:37:52,718 But the important thing is to ensure to the Empire a valid offspring. 984 01:37:53,562 --> 01:37:58,218 Since Joseph has no male offspring, succession happens to your children, 985 01:37:59,979 --> 01:38:02,551 since I am told I cannot possibly have one. 986 01:38:02,937 --> 01:38:06,135 Although I'm sure it's Josephine who is at fault. 987 01:38:08,145 --> 01:38:11,676 Nevertheless, as I still refuse to divorce her, that's why. 988 01:38:12,854 --> 01:38:16,354 Lucien, for the last time I'm asking you... 989 01:38:17,645 --> 01:38:21,854 divorce, marry the wife of a king and keep your wife in the background. 990 01:38:23,687 --> 01:38:27,468 A dishonourable proposition for her and my children... I refuse. 991 01:38:28,354 --> 01:38:31,135 Tomorrow, you will have your passport for America. 992 01:38:32,437 --> 01:38:34,343 Very well, Highness. 993 01:38:36,229 --> 01:38:41,020 - Louis, I name you king of Holland. - I thank you profoundly. 994 01:38:41,854 --> 01:38:46,593 Jerome, as you agreed to break your marriage to Miss Patterson, 995 01:38:47,104 --> 01:38:49,385 and marry the Grand Duchess of Württenberg, 996 01:38:49,770 --> 01:38:51,812 you will be the king of Westphalia. 997 01:38:52,145 --> 01:38:56,604 Excited by this great honour, I thank Your Majesty most deeply. 998 01:38:58,687 --> 01:39:00,062 And us? 999 01:39:00,645 --> 01:39:03,218 - Who? - Murat and I. 1000 01:39:03,979 --> 01:39:06,260 - Murat is a Marshal of France. - Yes... 1001 01:39:06,770 --> 01:39:10,020 - Is not that worth all the titles? - Yes... 1002 01:39:10,729 --> 01:39:13,343 - Murat, do not be suspicious. - Of you? 1003 01:39:13,729 --> 01:39:15,270 No, of yourself. 1004 01:39:15,562 --> 01:39:18,645 And remember, so you don't start brooding about this, 1005 01:39:19,104 --> 01:39:22,468 remember that in 1793 you wanted to call yourself Marat, 1006 01:39:22,895 --> 01:39:25,301 in honour of a revolutionary. 1007 01:39:26,437 --> 01:39:28,843 Don't let it upset you not to enter the nobility. 1008 01:39:29,562 --> 01:39:33,604 Being a marshal is fine, I don't argue. But what about me? I have nothing. 1009 01:39:33,979 --> 01:39:37,979 - You are what I am, a sister. - Me too and I do not claim anything. 1010 01:39:38,010 --> 01:39:41,979 - And me, don't I have rights? - Yes, but yours is different. 1011 01:39:42,010 --> 01:39:45,437 You have married foreigners, Borghese and Bacciochi, 1012 01:39:45,468 --> 01:39:47,770 while Murat is French. 1013 01:39:47,812 --> 01:39:51,354 Dear Murat, if you wish the throne of Naples, I cede it to you. 1014 01:39:51,395 --> 01:39:56,676 Do not give away the gifts I give you! And be very careful, Joseph... 1015 01:39:57,520 --> 01:40:00,551 don't do something imprudent in opposition to me. 1016 01:40:00,937 --> 01:40:03,093 Fleeing from my enemies instead of facing them! 1017 01:40:03,479 --> 01:40:07,770 Refrain from visiting Mme. De Staël! Do not waste time with Bernadotte! 1018 01:40:08,062 --> 01:40:12,218 Order your daughters to call me Emperor and not consul! 1019 01:40:14,145 --> 01:40:16,729 You can have the democratic spirit, but I do not give you 1020 01:40:16,770 --> 01:40:20,301 two million a year so that you can walk around in a dress-coat and cap. 1021 01:40:21,229 --> 01:40:23,854 And that goes for everyone! Reasons of State 1022 01:40:23,885 --> 01:40:26,010 are never far from my decisions! 1023 01:40:26,479 --> 01:40:28,687 I have reason to to name you King of Naples! 1024 01:40:28,718 --> 01:40:31,010 And Jérôme! And Louis! 1025 01:40:31,312 --> 01:40:34,687 - I know. - That does not stop us from being surprised. 1026 01:40:34,718 --> 01:40:38,020 Jérôme has always been the favourite of the Emperor. 1027 01:40:38,062 --> 01:40:42,937 If you think Jérôme will give up his little American for a throne, 1028 01:40:42,968 --> 01:40:47,010 - you're mistaken. - Nobody asked for your opinion! 1029 01:40:48,062 --> 01:40:52,093 It's as if I've denied you the inheritance of our father. 1030 01:40:53,395 --> 01:40:56,968 Say good night to me and go and argue somewhere else. 1031 01:41:07,395 --> 01:41:08,635 We'll see. 1032 01:41:11,937 --> 01:41:13,593 Perhaps. 1033 01:41:18,312 --> 01:41:19,468 Later. 1034 01:41:21,645 --> 01:41:25,093 As for you, my dear brothers, set an example in dignity. 1035 01:41:25,760 --> 01:41:29,676 Refrain from frivolous pleasures which degrade the heart and damage the state. 1036 01:41:40,051 --> 01:41:43,093 - Good evening. - Good evening, sir. 1037 01:41:43,343 --> 01:41:45,468 Pardon. Good evening, Highness. 1038 01:41:47,176 --> 01:41:49,843 - I'm not nervous, but... - Oh no? 1039 01:41:50,385 --> 01:41:53,593 Not at all. What is striking me is your resemblance. 1040 01:41:54,510 --> 01:41:57,051 - To whom? - To yourself! 1041 01:41:58,510 --> 01:42:00,801 It's incredible that you look so much alike. 1042 01:42:01,426 --> 01:42:05,718 Your image is everywhere. There is nobody better known. 1043 01:42:09,760 --> 01:42:13,676 - What are you called? - Eleonor. But I can change it. 1044 01:42:14,426 --> 01:42:16,822 - Eleonor, nothing more? - No, Denuelle. 1045 01:42:16,864 --> 01:42:19,218 And there's more: Denuelle De la Plaigne. 1046 01:42:19,468 --> 01:42:23,249 It seems that I am the daughter of a famous author, perhaps you know of him? 1047 01:42:23,885 --> 01:42:25,760 - Married? - Divorced. 1048 01:42:26,176 --> 01:42:28,666 - You still see each other? - Five minutes a month. 1049 01:42:29,385 --> 01:42:31,260 It is the prison regulations. 1050 01:42:31,635 --> 01:42:34,749 - Ah, is he... - Yes, incarcerated. He's a rogue. 1051 01:42:35,135 --> 01:42:38,249 With good heart, but a rogue all the same. 1052 01:42:41,260 --> 01:42:42,968 Can I sit there? 1053 01:42:43,551 --> 01:42:46,583 - In this chair? - No, on your knees. 1054 01:42:48,218 --> 01:42:51,051 - Do I look pretty to you? - Very pretty. 1055 01:42:52,010 --> 01:42:53,343 So... 1056 01:42:55,010 --> 01:42:58,708 They say that you are impatient. Do not change your habits for me. 1057 01:42:59,510 --> 01:43:02,343 It would be nice if a man accustomed to giving orders 1058 01:43:02,385 --> 01:43:04,468 gave them to a girl like me. 1059 01:43:06,010 --> 01:43:07,666 Kiss my neck. 1060 01:43:10,801 --> 01:43:12,676 Unbutton my dress. 1061 01:43:15,010 --> 01:43:17,843 You would do it! Oh, how agreeable! 1062 01:43:19,718 --> 01:43:22,749 But we are not here to have fun... 1063 01:43:24,760 --> 01:43:30,593 The 25 of September 1806, he returned from leave, with Prussia as his target. 1064 01:43:31,843 --> 01:43:36,999 On October 14, he met the Prussian army at Jena. 1065 01:43:38,343 --> 01:43:41,926 My dear Josephine, my affairs are going well. 1066 01:43:42,885 --> 01:43:47,041 With God's help, the situation is becoming terrible for the king of Prussia, 1067 01:43:48,343 --> 01:43:51,510 which I can pity because personally, he is a good man. 1068 01:46:08,510 --> 01:46:13,791 The Emperor obtained from Prussia a booty of 159 million francs. 1069 01:46:15,051 --> 01:46:18,874 The Prussian prince handed him the symbolic keys to the city. 1070 01:46:20,010 --> 01:46:24,041 On December 20, the Emperor was located in the castle of Pultusk. 1071 01:46:26,010 --> 01:46:29,916 - What happen? You seem excited. - I have good reason. 1072 01:46:30,458 --> 01:46:33,416 A message arrived from Paris that will bring you great joy. 1073 01:46:33,968 --> 01:46:37,624 On 13th December, Ms. Eleonor Denuelle, 1074 01:46:37,926 --> 01:46:41,447 - who you received in Paris... - Yes, I remember. 1075 01:46:41,791 --> 01:46:45,541 Gave birth to a child of the male sex, and who 1076 01:46:46,333 --> 01:46:48,374 resembles you marvellously, she says. 1077 01:46:49,083 --> 01:46:54,208 She requests that you give the child a name. And she asks how you would like it registered. 1078 01:47:01,041 --> 01:47:06,541 If I'm not jumping with joy, it's because this news is more grave than pleasant. 1079 01:47:07,124 --> 01:47:10,374 It may have incalculable consequences. 1080 01:47:11,333 --> 01:47:13,416 If the news is true. 1081 01:47:13,958 --> 01:47:17,374 - You have doubts, Highness? - How could I not? 1082 01:47:18,708 --> 01:47:21,916 When my mother sees the child, I'll tell you what I think. 1083 01:47:23,291 --> 01:47:25,531 A beautiful girl, that Eleonor, 1084 01:47:25,833 --> 01:47:29,166 but without education and with the brain of a mosquito. 1085 01:47:29,541 --> 01:47:31,499 She did something extraordinary. 1086 01:47:32,583 --> 01:47:36,426 Bored with me while we made love, 1087 01:47:36,458 --> 01:47:39,791 with the heel of her foot, she righted the movements of the pendulum 1088 01:47:39,833 --> 01:47:41,864 hanging on the wall. 1089 01:47:42,874 --> 01:47:45,999 An hour with the Emperor Napoleon I was too much for her. 1090 01:47:46,374 --> 01:47:49,374 - I only saw her three times. - Once is enough to... 1091 01:47:49,666 --> 01:47:54,322 Yes, we can agree about that. And that's why I prefer to pause. 1092 01:47:55,708 --> 01:47:57,364 Write, please. 1093 01:48:02,874 --> 01:48:08,374 "That the child be declared son of Mme. Eleonor Denuelle" 1094 01:48:10,458 --> 01:48:12,031 and an absent father, 1095 01:48:13,208 --> 01:48:17,333 "be delivered immediately a sum of 20,000 francs." 1096 01:48:20,374 --> 01:48:23,374 And as for the name, perhaps take... 1097 01:48:24,083 --> 01:48:26,749 - Yours? - No, nothing like that. 1098 01:48:27,333 --> 01:48:30,416 - How about half? - What do you mean half? 1099 01:48:31,291 --> 01:48:32,489 Léon. 1100 01:48:34,583 --> 01:48:36,708 Yes, Léon, I like that. 1101 01:48:37,874 --> 01:48:39,999 Let's not think about it again. 1102 01:48:43,666 --> 01:48:46,833 But he could not stop thinking about that news, 1103 01:48:47,416 --> 01:48:50,499 which put poor Josephine in grave danger. 1104 01:48:52,291 --> 01:48:55,958 At the same time, the Tsar decided to take over Poland, 1105 01:48:56,666 --> 01:48:59,364 on the false pretext of defending her. 1106 01:49:07,041 --> 01:49:11,666 Following my advice, he vowed to protect Poland. And he appointed me governor. 1107 01:49:12,041 --> 01:49:16,166 You met in Warsaw on the 2nd of January, and before the nomination... 1108 01:49:16,749 --> 01:49:18,458 I bowed. 1109 01:49:20,833 --> 01:49:25,156 I greet you, Governor of Warsaw. Satisfied with your new position? 1110 01:49:25,583 --> 01:49:28,916 Yes, Your Highness. And I hope to show myself worthy. 1111 01:49:31,083 --> 01:49:34,583 It serves as an omen for the feelings of His Majesty 1112 01:49:35,249 --> 01:49:39,197 towards Poland, which has not figured on the map of Europe, 1113 01:49:39,874 --> 01:49:45,291 and to which it would be convenient to return its unity. It may be necessary 1114 01:49:46,249 --> 01:49:50,197 - to protect us from the Cossacks. - Poland, Poland... 1115 01:49:52,166 --> 01:49:54,322 There is someone who knows her well. 1116 01:49:55,249 --> 01:49:57,447 They are in the salon. 1117 01:49:58,791 --> 01:50:01,958 - Shall I ask them to join us? - Please. 1118 01:50:13,999 --> 01:50:16,697 Madame the Countess Walewska. 1119 01:50:24,624 --> 01:50:27,864 Highness, in heaven's name, free Poland! 1120 01:50:28,624 --> 01:50:30,906 Your Highness, take care of all the Poles! 1121 01:50:31,249 --> 01:50:36,197 Proclaim yourself king of Poland and you will win the heart of the Poles! 1122 01:50:40,124 --> 01:50:43,739 - I'd like to see you again, madame. - Yes, you'll see her again. 1123 01:50:44,333 --> 01:50:46,531 Thursday, if you are agreeable. 1124 01:50:58,666 --> 01:51:00,656 I like Poland a lot. 1125 01:51:01,249 --> 01:51:04,364 As you can see, it is not as inconsequential as you thought. 1126 01:51:04,999 --> 01:51:07,989 There are always pockets full of women. 1127 01:51:16,208 --> 01:51:17,822 You are late, Madame. 1128 01:51:18,458 --> 01:51:23,406 Carrying a laurel wreath, not wearing jewels and her dress is white. 1129 01:51:24,208 --> 01:51:28,145 And yet you know that the Emperor Napoleon prefers women to dress 1130 01:51:28,458 --> 01:51:30,364 in pink and to be more decolleté. 1131 01:51:32,208 --> 01:51:35,197 The provisional government of my country has asked me to 1132 01:51:35,499 --> 01:51:38,906 make myself available of the Emperor Napoleon. 1133 01:51:40,041 --> 01:51:44,281 I think I have dressed in a fitting manner for such a sacrifice. 1134 01:51:51,541 --> 01:51:54,020 Madame the Countess Walewska. 1135 01:52:05,281 --> 01:52:06,739 What is this? 1136 01:52:07,239 --> 01:52:10,937 I have not hidden from that woman the sentiments that she inspires me! 1137 01:52:11,947 --> 01:52:15,156 And for two days, I hope every afternoon for her visit! 1138 01:52:15,572 --> 01:52:16,906 In vain. 1139 01:52:18,572 --> 01:52:22,437 I have written passionate letters, I have sent bouquets, 1140 01:52:22,739 --> 01:52:27,031 I have given her admirable jewels. And she gave them back to me. 1141 01:52:29,322 --> 01:52:34,864 Do you see how she did not lie when she praised the nobility of this little country? 1142 01:52:35,364 --> 01:52:38,197 I advise not to speak of her again! 1143 01:52:41,447 --> 01:52:45,739 One day I adopted the commitment that I would never oppose you 1144 01:52:46,531 --> 01:52:48,854 without giving a day's warning. 1145 01:52:50,114 --> 01:52:56,031 But if Poland, by your doing, does not regain its independence... 1146 01:52:58,364 --> 01:52:59,822 What would happen? 1147 01:53:00,156 --> 01:53:01,489 Come on, speak! 1148 01:53:02,531 --> 01:53:04,406 It would be the beginning of the end. 1149 01:53:07,906 --> 01:53:10,395 Madame the Countess Walewska. 1150 01:53:22,156 --> 01:53:27,531 - As you can see, I come in a pink dress. - Why did you change your mind? 1151 01:53:28,906 --> 01:53:32,104 - The first time you invited me to come... - You did not come. 1152 01:53:32,781 --> 01:53:36,697 I would have been coming for my country. I disliked being a political pawn. 1153 01:53:37,697 --> 01:53:41,989 The second time, in my heart, there was my country and then you. 1154 01:53:42,697 --> 01:53:46,312 - The third? - You and my country. 1155 01:53:48,281 --> 01:53:50,104 And tonight? 1156 01:53:51,614 --> 01:53:53,770 Now there is only you. 1157 01:54:14,031 --> 01:54:17,937 From conquest to conquest, the Emperor achieved victory at Eylau. 1158 01:54:23,572 --> 01:54:27,562 Five months later, on June 19th 1807, Napoleon was in Tilsit. 1159 01:54:28,114 --> 01:54:32,364 And on the 25th, on a barge located at the same distance from the two banks 1160 01:54:32,395 --> 01:54:37,062 of the Niemen River, the Emperor received the Czar, for whom he felt 1161 01:54:37,104 --> 01:54:41,729 a singular regard, and shortly afterwards, the king of Prussia. 1162 01:54:47,364 --> 01:54:51,229 Thus ended the war. Peace was signed on 8 July. 1163 01:54:51,614 --> 01:54:55,822 For the next 15 days, the three sovereigns dined in each other's houses 1164 01:54:56,322 --> 01:54:58,604 with ease and cordiality. 1165 01:54:59,656 --> 01:55:03,604 This brotherly covenant was surprising, as well as edifying, 1166 01:55:04,031 --> 01:55:08,156 after all the bloody struggles that had taken place. 1167 01:55:09,156 --> 01:55:13,562 The 26 of July, the Emperor was in Saint-Cloud. He worked, ordered, decreed. 1168 01:55:14,322 --> 01:55:15,864 Bourrienne! 1169 01:55:20,781 --> 01:55:23,447 Sorry to bother you. Look here. 1170 01:55:24,322 --> 01:55:29,770 He closed 17 theatres, granted pensions, organized the Court of Accounts. 1171 01:55:30,447 --> 01:55:33,906 If he remembered a girl from the day before, he sent a note 1172 01:55:33,937 --> 01:55:36,104 and waited for the next day. 1173 01:55:36,614 --> 01:55:40,822 He fixed at 3,530,000 francs the expenses of the Secret Police. 1174 01:55:41,281 --> 01:55:44,197 Nothing escaped him, everything passed through his hands. 1175 01:55:46,572 --> 01:55:49,604 Mr. De Barbet-Marbois, Minister of Finance, is in the living room. 1176 01:55:51,489 --> 01:55:53,937 Highness, Ms. Delacroix has arrived. 1177 01:55:54,281 --> 01:55:58,020 - Delacroix? - That young redhead who you... 1178 01:55:59,031 --> 01:56:01,520 - Is she really a redhead? - Oh, Highness! 1179 01:56:01,906 --> 01:56:04,520 - Show her into my room. - She's already there, Your Highness. 1180 01:56:04,864 --> 01:56:06,562 Have her wait. 1181 01:56:07,489 --> 01:56:11,614 As for the payments to the Church, I find it disgusting. 1182 01:56:12,572 --> 01:56:16,562 We must not deprive the poor of that which consoles them of their poverty. 1183 01:56:17,239 --> 01:56:20,020 Show in Mr. De Barbet-Marbois. 1184 01:56:21,239 --> 01:56:23,937 - Ms. Delacroix requests... - Have her undress. 1185 01:56:24,947 --> 01:56:26,604 The Minister of Finance. 1186 01:56:32,281 --> 01:56:35,031 I must ask you to give me your portfolio. 1187 01:56:36,864 --> 01:56:39,895 I do it in consideration of the good of my service. 1188 01:56:40,531 --> 01:56:43,729 - Your Highness, Mademoiselle... - Have her lie down. 1189 01:56:44,572 --> 01:56:47,354 I warned you. Everything paid has to be done 1190 01:56:47,395 --> 01:56:49,926 by order of my ministers. 1191 01:57:01,270 --> 01:57:05,437 I hope your majesty does not accuse me of being a thief. 1192 01:57:06,239 --> 01:57:10,562 I would prefer it. Corruption has a limit, stupidity hasn't. 1193 01:57:11,229 --> 01:57:14,312 - Mademoiselle Delacroix... - Have her go! 1194 01:57:18,562 --> 01:57:21,812 On 22nd September, he was to leave again. 1195 01:57:22,854 --> 01:57:27,395 He had decided upon a divorce and he swore to himself to inform 1196 01:57:27,437 --> 01:57:30,145 the Empress before his departure. 1197 01:57:30,979 --> 01:57:34,426 But there are looks in a woman's eye that strike the heart, 1198 01:57:35,187 --> 01:57:37,895 especially when the woman, extremely well-informed, 1199 01:57:38,895 --> 01:57:41,187 would rather not hear any more. 1200 01:57:52,145 --> 01:57:53,604 Prince... 1201 01:57:54,520 --> 01:57:58,187 - haven't you forgotten that in Spain... - No, Madame, no, no. 1202 01:57:58,562 --> 01:58:00,156 No, I've forgotten nothing. 1203 01:58:00,187 --> 01:58:03,937 Let me tell the life of the Emperor in my own way, 1204 01:58:04,312 --> 01:58:08,312 disregarding everything that history will omit in the future. 1205 01:58:08,729 --> 01:58:11,926 But still, Trafalgar... 1206 01:58:14,020 --> 01:58:16,062 If the English want to remember it, let them! 1207 01:58:16,479 --> 01:58:19,104 From now on, events accelerated. 1208 01:58:20,604 --> 01:58:25,208 After Essling, the Emperor concentrated his forces on the Island of Lobau. 1209 01:58:25,239 --> 01:58:29,801 After crossing the bridges of the Danube, he inspected his troops with Murat. 1210 01:58:34,937 --> 01:58:37,854 Terrible news interrupted their pleasure. 1211 01:58:38,687 --> 01:58:43,593 Marshal Lannes, badly wounded, had suffered the amputation of both legs. 1212 01:59:10,395 --> 01:59:13,426 Marshal, marshal! The Emperor. 1213 01:59:24,562 --> 01:59:27,479 You will survive, my friend, You will survive. 1214 01:59:28,979 --> 01:59:33,051 Count on me, Your Highness. I still want to be useful 1215 01:59:36,854 --> 01:59:38,510 to France 1216 01:59:40,520 --> 01:59:42,395 and to Your Majesty. 1217 02:00:22,229 --> 02:00:25,010 Highness... Highness... 1218 02:00:40,104 --> 02:00:42,010 Enough! 1219 02:00:50,229 --> 02:00:53,176 Despite the advice, he prepared for Wagram. 1220 02:00:53,479 --> 02:00:57,093 He traversed the lines, indicating to each their target. 1221 02:00:57,770 --> 02:01:01,666 He advised Mr. Dino, talked to McDonald, visited Massena, 1222 02:01:01,697 --> 02:01:05,551 injured the day before, and who reviewed his troops from a carriage. 1223 02:01:07,687 --> 02:01:10,135 6 July, 1809. Wagram. 1224 02:01:10,895 --> 02:01:15,312 A blazing victory that began with the great feat of General Flahaut. 1225 02:01:15,343 --> 02:01:19,635 The battle ended that same night. 1226 02:03:10,926 --> 02:03:14,676 And when night came, the "Grande Armée" rested. 1227 02:03:18,676 --> 02:03:20,749 And what was the Emperor doing? 1228 02:03:22,010 --> 02:03:23,291 Sleeping. 1229 02:03:23,801 --> 02:03:27,843 After spending 60 hours on horseback, shattered by fatigue, 1230 02:03:28,176 --> 02:03:30,801 he dropped in the shadow of his grenadiers, 1231 02:03:31,260 --> 02:03:35,208 stretched out and fell asleep. 1232 02:03:37,093 --> 02:03:39,979 So that he would not be cold, his soldiers 1233 02:03:40,010 --> 02:03:42,791 had erected a pyramid of drums. 1234 02:03:43,593 --> 02:03:49,260 Protected from the cold and the enemy, Napoleon slept next to his army. 1235 02:04:49,135 --> 02:04:54,374 It will be good when the war ends, a good day. 1236 02:04:57,301 --> 02:05:01,510 When the war ends, the war, 1237 02:05:02,593 --> 02:05:07,791 I will see my mother again, if the good God so wills. 1238 02:05:13,510 --> 02:05:18,624 When the war is over, if I do not have a mother 1239 02:05:21,093 --> 02:05:25,249 maybe I'll see her too, 1240 02:05:26,301 --> 02:05:31,968 if God the Father sends me to paradise. 1241 02:05:36,843 --> 02:05:41,958 When there is no longer war, when the Austrians, 1242 02:05:42,260 --> 02:05:47,249 the Russians and Prussians are in the ground. 1243 02:05:52,760 --> 02:05:59,166 It would be good that at last the civilians became the military, 1244 02:06:00,551 --> 02:06:05,083 and declare war for a little distraction. 1245 02:06:08,343 --> 02:06:12,833 It will be good that the war ends, a good day, 1246 02:06:13,968 --> 02:06:15,916 a good day... 1247 02:07:02,718 --> 02:07:06,874 When he woke up, he named MacDonald and Marmont as Marshals. 1248 02:07:07,301 --> 02:07:10,666 The armistice with Austria was signed in just 24 hours. 1249 02:07:11,718 --> 02:07:16,083 Already in Paris, he received news from Warsaw that fulfilled his hopes. 1250 02:07:16,416 --> 02:07:21,749 Countess Walewska has given birth to a child, baptized as Alexander. 1251 02:07:23,041 --> 02:07:24,499 Write: 1252 02:07:27,333 --> 02:07:32,374 "I decree that the son of the Countess Walewska receives 170,000 francs." 1253 02:07:34,166 --> 02:07:38,031 On the other hand, that the son of Mme. Eleonor Denuelle 1254 02:07:39,249 --> 02:07:43,666 receives, on his first birthday, twenty shares in the Orleans' Canal. 1255 02:07:45,083 --> 02:07:50,072 Finally, let it be granted to Mr Pallapra the control of the finances of Cambalose, 1256 02:07:51,374 --> 02:07:54,822 "on the condition that he recognizes the girl given to me by his wife." 1257 02:07:57,999 --> 02:08:01,041 The Empress is not to know anything of all this. 1258 02:08:02,333 --> 02:08:05,374 I would ask you to adopt one of those little ones. 1259 02:08:06,874 --> 02:08:10,374 But Josephine was about to commit an imprudence. 1260 02:08:11,374 --> 02:08:12,916 Come in. 1261 02:08:31,583 --> 02:08:35,083 I do not want my husband to imagine that I am unaware 1262 02:08:35,458 --> 02:08:38,166 of his innumerable and constant infidelities. 1263 02:08:39,374 --> 02:08:43,499 I receive enough women to give me the details. 1264 02:08:44,708 --> 02:08:50,208 That's how I learned of your interminable adventure with Mme. Duchatel. 1265 02:08:51,208 --> 02:08:54,656 Of your scandalous relationship with Mme. Fourès, 1266 02:08:55,416 --> 02:08:57,906 who often dresses like a man. 1267 02:08:58,583 --> 02:09:04,083 I am not unaware of your adventure with Grassini, the Italian singer. 1268 02:09:05,833 --> 02:09:10,156 We could talk about my great friend, Carlotta Brantano. 1269 02:09:10,874 --> 02:09:15,583 She told me many things, like never taking off her stockings or gloves, 1270 02:09:15,624 --> 02:09:18,781 because you didn't like her fingers. 1271 02:09:20,083 --> 02:09:23,499 You could talk to me finally of Mme. George. 1272 02:09:26,499 --> 02:09:29,333 Or do you prefer to talk of the Countess Walewska? 1273 02:09:33,958 --> 02:09:35,281 Not tonight? 1274 02:09:37,458 --> 02:09:41,364 Well... some day we will. 1275 02:10:02,249 --> 02:10:03,708 Divorce... 1276 02:10:05,208 --> 02:10:06,864 Divorce... 1277 02:10:08,916 --> 02:10:10,322 Divorce... 1278 02:10:10,958 --> 02:10:13,083 And so, her final hour had come. 1279 02:10:15,083 --> 02:10:17,156 Her Majesty, the Empress. 1280 02:10:51,208 --> 02:10:55,906 With the permission of my august husband I declare that, 1281 02:10:55,947 --> 02:11:00,614 with no hope of having the children that would 1282 02:11:00,916 --> 02:11:06,958 meet the needs and interest of France, I'm happy to give you 1283 02:11:06,989 --> 02:11:11,739 the highest demonstration of loyalty and of devotion that has ever been given. 1284 02:11:13,166 --> 02:11:17,989 I acknowledge all your goodness. It was your hand that crowned me, 1285 02:11:18,374 --> 02:11:21,676 and from the height of his throne, I have received 1286 02:11:21,718 --> 02:11:24,989 testimonies of affection and love from the French people. 1287 02:11:26,333 --> 02:11:30,197 I believe I return those feelings by consenting to the dissolution of 1288 02:11:30,624 --> 02:11:35,531 a marriage that presumably supplies an obstacle to the well-being of France. 1289 02:11:51,249 --> 02:11:56,281 The dissolution of my marriage will not change the feelings of my heart. 1290 02:11:58,041 --> 02:12:01,406 The Emperor will always have in me his best friend. 1291 02:12:02,583 --> 02:12:07,239 I know this act, caused only by policy 1292 02:12:07,666 --> 02:12:12,281 and for the wider good, has chilled his heart. 1293 02:12:21,239 --> 02:12:25,572 There he is. We feel glorious, 1294 02:12:26,999 --> 02:12:29,562 for the sacrifice that we are going to make. 1295 02:13:23,697 --> 02:13:28,604 Later, she went to the castle of Malmaison, which the Emperor ceded to her. 1296 02:13:30,697 --> 02:13:33,822 Never was there such a cruel moment. 1297 02:13:35,031 --> 02:13:38,729 And yet, believe me, it was impossible to have more patience. 1298 02:13:39,614 --> 02:13:43,239 Eleven years ago, in Cairo, Junot gave me some information 1299 02:13:43,281 --> 02:13:46,864 - that I had not asked for. - He's never forgiven me. 1300 02:13:46,906 --> 02:13:48,124 Never. 1301 02:13:48,156 --> 02:13:50,729 He named me Duke of Abrantes just to forget my name. 1302 02:13:51,072 --> 02:13:53,645 What if we talk about the immediate future? 1303 02:13:54,614 --> 02:13:57,531 - Enough of divorce! - Let's talk about matrimony! 1304 02:13:58,156 --> 02:14:01,489 Gentlemen, I am undecided between several princesses. 1305 02:14:04,364 --> 02:14:07,947 Minister of Foreign Affairs, we must turn to you. 1306 02:14:08,364 --> 02:14:12,156 Highness, you should not hesitate. I know your admiration 1307 02:14:12,187 --> 02:14:15,947 for the young sister of the Czar, but an alliance with Moscow 1308 02:14:16,322 --> 02:14:21,197 would only serve to antagonise Germany, Austria and England. 1309 02:14:22,822 --> 02:14:24,614 Then, the Austrian. 1310 02:14:26,531 --> 02:14:30,031 - What's her name? - The Austrian? Marie Louise? 1311 02:14:31,281 --> 02:14:32,687 Lovely! 1312 02:14:36,989 --> 02:14:38,270 Delicious. 1313 02:14:40,197 --> 02:14:41,572 Beautiful! 1314 02:14:42,781 --> 02:14:44,062 Great. 1315 02:14:45,906 --> 02:14:48,479 - I'll take her. - Accept her, rather. 1316 02:14:48,989 --> 02:14:51,687 If I decide on Marie Louise, then you, Berthier, 1317 02:14:52,156 --> 02:14:54,770 are who I will send to Vienna as ambassador. 1318 02:15:08,197 --> 02:15:09,604 Marriage... 1319 02:15:11,406 --> 02:15:12,562 Marriage... 1320 02:15:12,989 --> 02:15:15,656 - What's he doing? - Searching the Civil Code. 1321 02:15:16,156 --> 02:15:20,395 - Someday they'll say it's their capital work. - And will it be true? 1322 02:15:21,531 --> 02:15:22,989 Perhaps not. 1323 02:15:23,864 --> 02:15:27,906 The Archduchess Maria Louise is the best of marriages... 1324 02:15:28,614 --> 02:15:31,104 considered as an alliance. 1325 02:15:32,072 --> 02:15:36,145 If I am sincere with you, and if you allow me to express it vulgarly, 1326 02:15:36,697 --> 02:15:40,197 I will not hide from you that, in reality, I'm looking for a belly. 1327 02:15:40,906 --> 02:15:43,354 And in Vienna, he found one. 1328 02:16:14,239 --> 02:16:16,229 He's an authentic genius. 1329 02:16:16,739 --> 02:16:20,531 - Your majesty is going to ask for another piece? - Yes, and I even know which one. 1330 02:16:20,562 --> 02:16:21,729 Ah, I know. 1331 02:16:26,290 --> 02:16:27,010 Again! 1332 02:16:27,270 --> 02:16:28,270 What's happened? 1333 02:16:28,430 --> 02:16:31,206 This picture again, which I've already put away three times, 1334 02:16:31,230 --> 02:16:33,190 only to find it again now. 1335 02:16:33,470 --> 02:16:36,506 Now I really want to know who put it there so deliberately and conspicuously, 1336 02:16:36,530 --> 02:16:37,750 that it is impossible to miss. 1337 02:16:38,910 --> 02:16:42,366 Prince, it is extremely embarrassing to make a man like you suspicious. 1338 02:16:42,390 --> 02:16:43,286 Marie-Louise, Marie-Louise... 1339 02:16:43,310 --> 02:16:44,310 I beg your pardon. 1340 02:16:45,090 --> 02:16:47,370 But I'm sure that Prince Metternich was joking, 1341 02:16:47,430 --> 02:16:49,046 although I hope it's not a joke. 1342 02:16:49,070 --> 02:16:50,070 Mr. Richter? 1343 02:16:50,170 --> 02:16:51,170 Here, please. 1344 02:16:51,650 --> 02:16:52,650 Oh, Napoleon. 1345 02:16:59,340 --> 02:17:02,060 There's a kind of tolerance here at Schönbrunn that I won't condone. 1346 02:17:02,760 --> 02:17:05,420 They seem to have completely forgotten that my beloved Aunt 1347 02:17:05,620 --> 02:17:09,020 Marie-Antoinette, was killed by the friends of this monster. 1348 02:17:29,614 --> 02:17:32,520 - Does she know anything about it? - Not yet. 1349 02:17:33,687 --> 02:17:37,833 - Whether or not you understand German... - Of course I understand every word. 1350 02:17:37,874 --> 02:17:41,979 Imagine His Majesty's reaction if we make a false step. 1351 02:17:42,406 --> 02:17:44,770 We must be extremely diplomatic. 1352 02:17:50,800 --> 02:17:52,800 Come here. 1353 02:17:52,840 --> 02:17:56,100 Isn't that the Symphony Eroica that Mr. von Beethoven is playing? 1354 02:17:56,140 --> 02:17:57,140 Yes. 1355 02:17:57,220 --> 02:18:02,937 - What did she ask Mr. De Neippert? - Why he played Eroica Symphony. 1356 02:18:04,145 --> 02:18:08,718 - The Eroica Symphony? Why? - Oh, she hates it! 1357 02:18:08,880 --> 02:18:10,760 That's going too far. No, no, no. 1358 02:18:11,960 --> 02:18:13,560 The letter was already an imposition. 1359 02:18:14,120 --> 02:18:16,756 But the fact that someone has now taken the liberty, I'm sure it wasn't the emperor, 1360 02:18:16,780 --> 02:18:20,360 that someone took the liberty of... Yes, yes, go ahead and laugh. Just laugh... 1361 02:18:20,420 --> 02:18:22,380 That someone had the inconsideration 1362 02:18:22,540 --> 02:18:24,780 to ask Mr. von Beethoven to play the symphony 1363 02:18:25,000 --> 02:18:27,220 which glorifies Austria's defeats in the extreme, 1364 02:18:27,480 --> 02:18:32,036 the, the, the defeats that this, this murderer, this thief, this, this... 1365 02:18:32,060 --> 02:18:34,380 I can no longer tolerate it, nor can I bear it any longer. 1366 02:18:35,400 --> 02:18:38,560 Oh, honoured father, you know how much I respect and love you, 1367 02:18:38,660 --> 02:18:41,940 but it is quite useless to tell me to keep silent. 1368 02:18:43,180 --> 02:18:45,296 No power in the world will silence my detest 1369 02:18:45,320 --> 02:18:48,936 against the man who has carelessly rejected his wife, unprovoked, heartlessly... 1370 02:18:48,960 --> 02:18:49,960 Don't make me! 1371 02:18:54,410 --> 02:18:59,210 He will officially stop by Tuesday to offer his hand, my child. 1372 02:19:05,040 --> 02:19:05,400 Napoleon? 1373 02:19:06,020 --> 02:19:07,020 Yes. 1374 02:19:13,062 --> 02:19:17,551 - What did he just say? - Marriage, Napoleon... 1375 02:20:02,645 --> 02:20:06,395 You dedicated it to Bonaparte, maestro? 1376 02:20:06,426 --> 02:20:10,135 - What? - You dedicated it to Bonaparte? 1377 02:20:10,770 --> 02:20:15,229 Ah, yes. After I composed the piece, 1378 02:20:16,479 --> 02:20:20,604 I wrote "heroic symphony for a great man". 1379 02:20:21,645 --> 02:20:24,812 In this way, you could divine it was for him. 1380 02:20:25,770 --> 02:20:27,593 - It's better. - Of course. 1381 02:20:35,104 --> 02:20:36,479 Forgive me. 1382 02:20:59,479 --> 02:21:02,426 28th February, the Emperor was at Fontainebleau. 1383 02:21:02,812 --> 02:21:06,968 Berthier returned from Vienna and the marriage with Marie Louise 1384 02:21:07,010 --> 02:21:11,135 was diplomatically agreed. It would be celebrated on 2nd April. 1385 02:21:19,437 --> 02:21:22,051 It is a great victory over Austria. 1386 02:21:23,229 --> 02:21:27,218 A 60 year old man getting married with a young woman, can she have children? 1387 02:21:27,562 --> 02:21:29,020 Sometimes, yes. 1388 02:21:29,770 --> 02:21:33,218 - And if he's 70? - Oh, then, always. 1389 02:21:35,520 --> 02:21:39,676 20th March 1811, he was waiting. Waiting for what? 1390 02:21:41,187 --> 02:21:46,604 The birth of the king of Rome, for he had already given the child that prestigious name. 1391 02:21:47,395 --> 02:21:51,437 And woe betide anyone who came to tell him that it was a girl. 1392 02:21:57,770 --> 02:22:00,385 - Well? - The birth is becoming complicated. 1393 02:22:05,354 --> 02:22:08,843 - What are they going to do? - We might lose one of them. 1394 02:22:12,229 --> 02:22:15,510 Save the mother. It is her undeniable right. 1395 02:22:17,937 --> 02:22:20,051 But don't lose your head. 1396 02:22:20,854 --> 02:22:24,051 Treat her like a shop-keeper on the Rue Saint-Denis. 1397 02:22:24,895 --> 02:22:27,843 I ask you to forget she is the Empress. 1398 02:22:30,229 --> 02:22:31,551 Thank you. 1399 02:22:33,145 --> 02:22:39,051 However, in the end everything went well. It was a boy and the mother was saved. 1400 02:22:40,270 --> 02:22:41,593 A son... 1401 02:22:43,062 --> 02:22:45,051 I am the happiest man on Earth. 1402 02:22:51,093 --> 02:22:52,208 Thank you. 1403 02:23:10,260 --> 02:23:12,520 He could now return to war. 1404 02:23:12,551 --> 02:23:15,124 - General Caulaincourt. - Show him in. 1405 02:23:15,843 --> 02:23:21,260 7 of September 1812, he achieved the brilliant victory of the Moskova River. [N.B. Usually called the Battle of Borodino in English] 1406 02:24:23,426 --> 02:24:27,510 I can not find words grand enough, precise enough, 1407 02:24:28,176 --> 02:24:32,416 noble enough to describe your courage. 1408 02:24:33,426 --> 02:24:37,343 I've searched for many hours and I can only find City names: 1409 02:24:38,051 --> 02:24:42,676 Eckmühl, Essling, Wagram, Danzig. I offer them to you. 1410 02:24:43,510 --> 02:24:46,541 Massena, you will be prince of Essling. Lefebvre, Duke of Danzig. 1411 02:24:46,843 --> 02:24:50,114 Berthier, Prince of Wagram. Kellermann, Duke of Valmy. 1412 02:24:50,145 --> 02:24:53,385 McDonald, Duke of Taranto. Davout, prince of Eckmühl. 1413 02:24:54,801 --> 02:24:59,208 Duroc, Duke of Frioul. Marmont, Duke of Ragusa. 1414 02:25:00,010 --> 02:25:03,291 Murat, you are already king of Naples and today I can only confirm it. 1415 02:25:05,010 --> 02:25:09,249 As for you, Marshal Ney, the great victor of the day, 1416 02:25:10,593 --> 02:25:12,551 I appoint you prince of the Moskova. 1417 02:25:14,301 --> 02:25:17,999 Do not have too many illusions. If someone asks someday: 1418 02:25:18,385 --> 02:25:22,624 "How is the prince of Essling?", you will answer that Massena is well. 1419 02:25:23,176 --> 02:25:25,166 - The Emperor's dinner. - Come on. 1420 02:25:25,510 --> 02:25:27,135 - No, Highness. - Yes! 1421 02:26:07,260 --> 02:26:11,124 It was the beginning of the fateful invasion of Russia. You were there, were you not? 1422 02:26:11,760 --> 02:26:13,583 Yes, prince, indeed. 1423 02:26:14,385 --> 02:26:19,249 In Moscow, there awaited him the most impressive surprise of all. 1424 02:26:21,176 --> 02:26:23,416 All the inhabitants were gone. 1425 02:26:23,885 --> 02:26:26,291 All the windows, all the doors were open. 1426 02:26:26,926 --> 02:26:28,791 There was nobody to fight. 1427 02:26:29,385 --> 02:26:33,166 And the victory that he won there resulted in disaster. 1428 02:26:34,010 --> 02:26:37,583 In the Kremlin, he could not believe what his eyes saw. 1429 02:26:38,676 --> 02:26:44,333 The most terrifying spectacle imaginable: Moscow in flames. 1430 02:27:01,176 --> 02:27:05,083 The Tsar had sacrificed his most emblematic city 1431 02:27:05,468 --> 02:27:09,124 so that Napoleon could never say that it had been his. 1432 02:28:18,624 --> 02:28:23,249 There he wrote a letter to the Tsar, which was perhaps received, 1433 02:28:23,666 --> 02:28:25,260 but he never answered. 1434 02:28:25,291 --> 02:28:32,083 With nothing else to do, he opened the wallet and pulled out a dossier at random. 1435 02:28:33,541 --> 02:28:39,541 As a further proof of the diversity of his genius, he drafted 1436 02:28:39,583 --> 02:28:44,770 the "Statutes of the French Comedy", that take the name of. 1437 02:28:44,801 --> 02:28:49,947 "Decree of Moscow" and that will remain in force for centuries. 1438 02:28:50,833 --> 02:28:52,739 Then, he ordered the retreat. 1439 02:28:53,874 --> 02:28:58,124 Horrible, indescribable, gigantic... 1440 02:28:58,749 --> 02:29:01,708 And as the responsibility had to fall on someone, 1441 02:29:02,041 --> 02:29:04,531 he summoned the Duke of Otranto and me. 1442 02:29:05,791 --> 02:29:08,999 Mr. De Talleyrand-Perigord, prince of Benevento. 1443 02:29:10,249 --> 02:29:12,656 And Mr. Fouché, Duke of Otranto. 1444 02:29:34,499 --> 02:29:37,833 I wanted to see you both... both together. 1445 02:29:39,208 --> 02:29:40,489 Fouché... 1446 02:29:41,124 --> 02:29:43,666 You are a traitor, a bandit and a thief. 1447 02:29:44,208 --> 02:29:47,083 You have forgotten that you voted for the death of King Louis. 1448 02:29:47,124 --> 02:29:49,208 I have never forgotten. 1449 02:29:49,666 --> 02:29:53,124 It was the first service that I rendered Your Majesty. 1450 02:29:53,166 --> 02:29:56,239 Get out! You are no longer my minister. 1451 02:29:57,124 --> 02:30:00,489 - And I should hang you. - I do not share that opinion. 1452 02:30:01,166 --> 02:30:03,739 As for you, who has conspired... 1453 02:30:04,083 --> 02:30:07,083 I have only conspired in times 1454 02:30:07,499 --> 02:30:10,281 where I had the majority of France as an accomplice, 1455 02:30:10,791 --> 02:30:14,072 and in which I was looking only at the well-being of the country. 1456 02:30:14,374 --> 02:30:18,551 On the other hand, there is no conspirator more dangerous to you... 1457 02:30:19,166 --> 02:30:20,208 than you yourself. 1458 02:30:20,624 --> 02:30:24,197 You are a thief and a coward! A man without faith! 1459 02:30:24,614 --> 02:30:28,656 It's an exaggeration, and everything exaggerated is insignificant. 1460 02:30:28,916 --> 02:30:33,072 You do not believe in God! For you, there is nothing sacred! 1461 02:30:34,374 --> 02:30:37,989 You're just shit in silk stockings! 1462 02:30:38,333 --> 02:30:42,197 Yes, it is a pity that he was so lacking in refinement. 1463 02:30:42,791 --> 02:30:44,916 But he was soon off to war again. 1464 02:30:46,749 --> 02:30:49,999 Despite the ties of kinship which united him to Francis II, 1465 02:30:50,458 --> 02:30:54,499 Austria declared war on the Emperor, allying with Russia and Prussia. 1466 02:30:55,333 --> 02:30:59,656 Thus the armistice of 1st June was broken and the war began again. 1467 02:31:01,208 --> 02:31:03,447 If you are indifferent, Murat, you are hostile. 1468 02:31:03,833 --> 02:31:05,656 If you are hostile, reflect 1469 02:31:05,999 --> 02:31:09,083 and remember that you are a God until five in the afternoon. 1470 02:31:12,999 --> 02:31:14,281 And it is now six. 1471 02:31:20,083 --> 02:31:25,156 Despite the victory at Dresden, he already perceived the winds of defeat. 1472 02:31:29,499 --> 02:31:34,656 After winning in Champeau-Vert and Brienne, he suffered the attack of a Cossack. 1473 02:31:39,499 --> 02:31:42,166 But Gourgaud saved his life. 1474 02:31:53,041 --> 02:31:58,374 After winning in Mont-Miraille, he was forced to fight in retreat, 1475 02:31:58,999 --> 02:32:01,031 and retreat to Fontainebleau. 1476 02:32:02,583 --> 02:32:09,322 There he found his men in a lamentable state, demoralized. 1477 02:32:20,416 --> 02:32:24,031 But still he laboured under certain illusions. 1478 02:32:35,083 --> 02:32:38,166 That Ney, Marmont and Berthier be here in an hour. 1479 02:32:38,197 --> 02:32:40,656 We must fight on, even in Paris. 1480 02:32:41,083 --> 02:32:45,406 But, Your Highness, aren't you afraid of creating another Moscow? 1481 02:32:46,541 --> 02:32:49,541 I am forced to face to the enemy wherever 1482 02:32:49,572 --> 02:32:51,906 Providence will allow. Let me work. 1483 02:33:15,958 --> 02:33:19,562 Your Highness, do you know what is happening in Paris? 1484 02:33:21,281 --> 02:33:22,374 No. 1485 02:33:22,406 --> 02:33:25,739 The provisional government has proclaimed your dethronement. 1486 02:33:26,197 --> 02:33:29,864 My dethronement? Only the people have that right! 1487 02:33:30,531 --> 02:33:32,906 And as for the Allies, I will crush them in Paris! 1488 02:33:33,281 --> 02:33:36,031 No, Your Highness! The situation is desperate. 1489 02:33:36,531 --> 02:33:39,322 Only one solution remains: abdication. 1490 02:33:43,269 --> 02:33:45,894 The soldiers think differently. 1491 02:33:46,852 --> 02:33:51,425 They only think of fighting and of giving their lives for me and for France. 1492 02:33:52,352 --> 02:33:56,519 They lack your titles and privileges. 1493 02:33:57,477 --> 02:34:01,727 You should follow you, since you do not dare to lead them. 1494 02:34:02,102 --> 02:34:06,144 - The Army will not march on Paris. - The Army will obey me! 1495 02:34:08,060 --> 02:34:10,602 I only have to give the order and they will follow me! 1496 02:34:13,602 --> 02:34:15,185 Go, gentlemen. 1497 02:34:27,394 --> 02:34:33,508 The country is in danger, and they want to deprive her of her best soldier. 1498 02:34:52,685 --> 02:34:55,435 The situation left him in a pitiful position, 1499 02:34:55,685 --> 02:35:01,185 but he seemed to accept it, which was the most pitiful thing of all. 1500 02:35:35,185 --> 02:35:37,644 And to think it took two hours before I understood. 1501 02:35:40,852 --> 02:35:45,425 Talleyrand has had his revenge. I treated him badly. 1502 02:35:48,769 --> 02:35:51,519 But, after all, I gave good service 1503 02:35:53,685 --> 02:35:55,144 for some time. 1504 02:35:57,352 --> 02:35:59,175 I committed a grave error. 1505 02:36:00,602 --> 02:36:03,935 After he arrived in such a degree of discontent, 1506 02:36:05,727 --> 02:36:10,592 I should have locked him up or had him always by my side. 1507 02:36:13,144 --> 02:36:14,633 Good night. 1508 02:37:22,144 --> 02:37:24,050 What is it? 1509 02:37:25,185 --> 02:37:26,675 It's poison! 1510 02:37:28,977 --> 02:37:32,550 Do not waste time! Call Corvisant. 1511 02:37:54,727 --> 02:37:58,019 "Since the Allied Powers have proclaimed that the Emperor 1512 02:37:58,060 --> 02:38:01,717 is the only obstacle to the restoration of peace in Europe, 1513 02:38:02,810 --> 02:38:06,352 the Emperor Napoleon, faithful to his oath, 1514 02:38:06,394 --> 02:38:09,467 declares that he renounces his claim and that of his heirs 1515 02:38:09,842 --> 02:38:11,675 to the throne of France, 1516 02:38:12,883 --> 02:38:17,008 and that there is no personal sacrifice, including that of my life, 1517 02:38:18,435 --> 02:38:21,675 that I would not be willing to undertake in the interest of France". 1518 02:38:28,925 --> 02:38:33,175 Your Highness, you have never been so great. 1519 02:38:41,258 --> 02:38:42,967 The Emperor! 1520 02:39:59,842 --> 02:40:03,175 Officers, non-commissioned officers, 1521 02:40:05,217 --> 02:40:07,592 and soldiers of my Old Guard. 1522 02:40:09,633 --> 02:40:11,206 I bid you farewell. 1523 02:40:13,467 --> 02:40:16,967 For 20 years, we have trod together the path of honour 1524 02:40:18,842 --> 02:40:20,331 and of glory. 1525 02:40:24,133 --> 02:40:25,675 I leave you. 1526 02:40:27,300 --> 02:40:30,467 You will continue to serve France. 1527 02:40:32,467 --> 02:40:35,217 Your happiness was my only thought. 1528 02:40:36,217 --> 02:40:39,050 And will always be the object of my desires. 1529 02:40:42,425 --> 02:40:44,467 Do not weep for my fate. 1530 02:40:45,467 --> 02:40:47,675 If I have agreed to continue living, 1531 02:40:48,883 --> 02:40:51,831 it is to see you serve in glory. 1532 02:40:53,342 --> 02:40:54,664 Farewell. 1533 02:40:57,342 --> 02:41:03,092 I would like... to clasp you all to my heart. 1534 02:41:06,425 --> 02:41:08,914 Let me at least salute your general 1535 02:41:12,842 --> 02:41:14,633 and your colours. 1536 02:41:16,425 --> 02:41:18,914 Long live the Emperor! 1537 02:41:22,842 --> 02:41:26,414 His farewell was heartbreaking. Especially, 1538 02:41:26,758 --> 02:41:31,706 as it contrasted with the return of a joyous, gout-ridden Louis XVIII. 1539 02:41:33,008 --> 02:41:40,217 On the other hand, it was absurd to offer him the sovereignty of the island of Elba. 1540 02:41:41,175 --> 02:41:47,092 But the most unexpected and extraordinary thing was how well Napoleon adapted 1541 02:41:47,123 --> 02:41:50,175 for a year to his forced exile. 1542 02:41:51,008 --> 02:41:55,133 On that island, 40 times smaller than the department of Côte-D'Or, 1543 02:41:55,467 --> 02:42:00,581 he passed his time reviewing his tiny army and walking from village to village. 1544 02:42:01,925 --> 02:42:06,873 In one of its three houses, he ordered the preparation of two rooms, 1545 02:42:07,717 --> 02:42:11,206 one for the Empress and another for the king of Rome, 1546 02:42:11,758 --> 02:42:15,331 without any hope of seeing them appear. 1547 02:42:16,092 --> 02:42:19,164 But fate had reserved a surprise. 1548 02:42:19,925 --> 02:42:24,133 He was informed that a lady and a child had landed. 1549 02:42:24,967 --> 02:42:31,758 The lady was no other than Maria Walewska, and the child was his son. 1550 02:42:33,717 --> 02:42:37,842 Maria! What joy! And what a surprise! 1551 02:42:38,883 --> 02:42:40,581 My adorable love! 1552 02:42:41,383 --> 02:42:44,498 - What do you think about your son? - He is very handsome. 1553 02:42:45,175 --> 02:42:48,164 - Can I kiss you, Dad? - Of course! 1554 02:42:50,050 --> 02:42:54,217 And to show you my confidence, I let you take my horse by the bridle. 1555 02:42:54,248 --> 02:42:57,623 - And I cannot mount it? - If your mother allows you... 1556 02:42:58,467 --> 02:43:01,456 I could not deny permission to the son of the Emperor. 1557 02:43:02,133 --> 02:43:03,456 Come on, up you get. 1558 02:43:13,456 --> 02:43:16,831 He is very handsome. And he looks like you. 1559 02:43:17,800 --> 02:43:22,373 - I hope I am not indiscreet. - Oh no. Absolutely. 1560 02:43:23,498 --> 02:43:26,248 I knew that the Empress was not here. 1561 02:43:28,914 --> 02:43:31,123 May I issue an order? 1562 02:43:36,539 --> 02:43:40,206 But my God, you are useless! 1563 02:43:43,248 --> 02:43:44,998 Put up the tent there. 1564 02:43:46,248 --> 02:43:48,289 - There? - Yes, there. 1565 02:43:48,456 --> 02:43:50,217 - Cambronne. - Highness? 1566 02:43:50,248 --> 02:43:54,498 Control yourself, Cambronne. Yes, watch your language. 1567 02:43:55,123 --> 02:43:59,123 Someday you'll let escape a word for which you will be remembered. 1568 02:44:19,331 --> 02:44:22,446 Once you asked to spend one night in my bivouac, 1569 02:44:22,998 --> 02:44:26,362 - on the battlefield. - And you said "no". 1570 02:44:26,956 --> 02:44:31,081 If I said yes this evening, would you still like to? 1571 02:44:31,123 --> 02:44:32,664 Of course. 1572 02:44:34,956 --> 02:44:36,998 Well, look at that. 1573 02:44:43,914 --> 02:44:45,821 Present arms! 1574 02:44:54,248 --> 02:44:55,904 General Cambronne. 1575 02:44:57,039 --> 02:45:00,706 Marshal Berthier. Grand marshal Bertrand. 1576 02:45:03,498 --> 02:45:04,956 Where is my son? 1577 02:45:05,248 --> 02:45:08,331 He expressed the desire to eat with the soldiers, so... 1578 02:45:08,748 --> 02:45:10,289 You've done very well. 1579 02:45:20,331 --> 02:45:21,987 If you will be seated... 1580 02:45:45,831 --> 02:45:48,779 I cannot hide the truth from you. 1581 02:45:49,831 --> 02:45:54,289 - Maria Louise is in Vienna with my son. - Yes, I know. 1582 02:45:55,081 --> 02:45:59,706 And you must know that, without that betrayal, it would not have been possible for me to come. 1583 02:46:01,456 --> 02:46:06,112 But you may not know that, shortly after my departure, 1584 02:46:06,456 --> 02:46:09,654 The Empress received the King of Prussia and the Emperor of Russia. 1585 02:46:10,623 --> 02:46:14,206 Yes, she invited them to Malmaison. 1586 02:46:14,914 --> 02:46:18,904 No, to Malmaison, no. To Rambouillet, I believe. 1587 02:46:19,498 --> 02:46:23,623 No, to Malmaison. I am sure. 1588 02:46:27,164 --> 02:46:30,081 So I discover a new treachery. 1589 02:46:30,498 --> 02:46:35,862 What she did not dare to reveal was that Josephine had died 8 days earlier. 1590 02:46:45,206 --> 02:46:47,081 - What is your impression? - Oh, very good. 1591 02:46:47,456 --> 02:46:50,873 - What are you hoping? Why? - I think she's here to call him back. 1592 02:46:50,904 --> 02:46:52,456 And I admit that... 1593 02:46:52,498 --> 02:46:55,581 I never thought he was going to retire after one defeat! Never! 1594 02:47:04,498 --> 02:47:09,196 Few people love as much as to enjoy the silence by my side. 1595 02:47:11,456 --> 02:47:16,029 - Could you break this silence, briefly? - Of course. 1596 02:47:17,831 --> 02:47:22,404 I must warn you, Your Highness, of what is happening in Paris. 1597 02:47:23,664 --> 02:47:26,414 You know they are waiting for you. 1598 02:47:27,206 --> 02:47:30,123 And that poor King Louis XVIII is treated like an idiot. 1599 02:47:30,664 --> 02:47:34,279 And that abroad he is subject to cruel mockery. 1600 02:47:36,498 --> 02:47:39,654 Have you considered returning? 1601 02:47:41,081 --> 02:47:44,237 Have you considered it? And will it be soon? 1602 02:47:46,539 --> 02:47:48,196 Thank God. 1603 02:47:48,623 --> 02:47:52,539 When he spends two hours in silence, it is because he is planning something. 1604 02:47:52,571 --> 02:47:55,019 And what else would he plan but war? 1605 02:47:55,789 --> 02:48:00,654 When people talk about you, do you know what they call you? 1606 02:48:02,956 --> 02:48:08,185 The Polish wife of Napoleon. And it's so very true. 1607 02:48:08,664 --> 02:48:10,196 I love you. 1608 02:48:14,581 --> 02:48:18,352 On March 1, the Emperor disembarked in Golfe-Juan. 1609 02:48:18,748 --> 02:48:24,029 The news spread across France and the rest of Europe rapidly. 1610 02:48:25,539 --> 02:48:30,654 Marshal Ney must meet him and place him under arrest, 1611 02:48:31,404 --> 02:48:33,789 for no other purpose than the good of France. 1612 02:48:33,831 --> 02:48:37,154 That will have a brilliant effect. At least, I hope so. 1613 02:48:41,446 --> 02:48:42,987 Long live the Emperor. 1614 02:48:43,237 --> 02:48:48,654 - Yesterday perhaps they shouted: "Long live the King!". - It's not important. 1615 02:48:49,404 --> 02:48:53,862 Everything will be fine while we can shout "Long live someone or something!", 1616 02:48:54,279 --> 02:48:57,654 because in reality we are shouting "Long live France!" 1617 02:48:58,237 --> 02:49:03,362 What would be bad, and even dangerous, would be having the opportunity 1618 02:49:03,612 --> 02:49:08,685 to shout: "Down with someone or something!". Do you understand me? 1619 02:49:28,029 --> 02:49:31,310 Highness, Marshal Ney, with orders of the King. 1620 02:49:44,571 --> 02:49:48,321 Prince of the Moskova, aren't you ashamed? 1621 02:49:53,529 --> 02:49:54,727 Yes. 1622 02:49:59,029 --> 02:50:03,279 In Scotland they dance the jig, in Russia the "kasatchok" 1623 02:50:03,321 --> 02:50:06,696 and in Vienna, the waltz. But suddenly, 1624 02:50:07,029 --> 02:50:10,894 the bagpipes were deflated and the musicians stopped playing, 1625 02:50:11,404 --> 02:50:15,862 and everyone had to remember that they were members of the cavalry. 1626 02:50:24,321 --> 02:50:27,487 The Emperor was approaching and the King withdrew. 1627 02:50:32,821 --> 02:50:36,769 It is difficult for a man seen from the rear to retain his prestige. 1628 02:50:53,946 --> 02:50:57,112 And the war began, once again. 1629 02:51:00,112 --> 02:51:05,227 Soldiers came from everywhere: Austria, Berlin, Moscow, England. 1630 02:53:34,946 --> 02:53:36,727 Call up the Guard. 1631 02:54:28,019 --> 02:54:30,477 - What does it say? - He advises us to surrender. 1632 02:54:30,769 --> 02:54:35,425 What does General Cambronne say? Let them surrender! 1633 02:54:59,352 --> 02:55:02,227 Again? Shit! 1634 02:55:03,769 --> 02:55:06,769 - Who said that? - Oh, what a hypocrite! 1635 02:55:52,306 --> 02:55:57,546 Napoleon signed for the second time his abdication and delivered it to Fouché, 1636 02:55:58,764 --> 02:56:05,014 who became, in a sinister manoeuvrer, President of the Government. 1637 02:56:06,723 --> 02:56:11,348 The Emperor took refuge in Malmaison, where Queen Hortensia awaited. 1638 02:56:42,223 --> 02:56:44,046 My poor Josephine... 1639 02:56:45,848 --> 02:56:52,973 For 3 days, defections occurred, each one more unexpected than the last. 1640 02:56:54,056 --> 02:56:56,671 Since Fouché does not deliver the Emperor the passport, 1641 02:56:57,181 --> 02:57:00,046 I will not stay here until the enemy come. 1642 02:57:01,306 --> 02:57:06,171 General Count of Montholon. Jena, Madrid, Eckmühl, Wagram. 1643 02:57:06,598 --> 02:57:08,837 Injured 100 times in the service of His Majesty. 1644 02:57:09,389 --> 02:57:12,473 I will have the honour to accompany to the Emperor during his exile 1645 02:57:13,181 --> 02:57:16,431 and will not abandon him until he dies. 1646 02:57:20,806 --> 02:57:22,046 Thank you. 1647 02:57:24,306 --> 02:57:29,639 If I did not have to stay in France, I would be the first to accompany him. 1648 02:57:30,889 --> 02:57:33,806 We are in the same situation. 1649 02:57:41,723 --> 02:57:45,848 - Again? What is your title? - Count of Las Cases, Your Highness. 1650 02:57:46,223 --> 02:57:48,837 I ask you for the honour of accompanying His Majesty, 1651 02:57:49,181 --> 02:57:51,743 if necessary, until the end of the world. 1652 02:57:53,431 --> 02:57:55,754 We will see if it is possible. 1653 02:58:01,723 --> 02:58:03,837 I want to go with you too. 1654 02:58:05,056 --> 02:58:08,546 - What a pity! - It is impossible? 1655 02:58:10,389 --> 02:58:12,337 For the many reasons that you know. 1656 02:58:14,431 --> 02:58:16,504 Will you be able to return someday? 1657 02:58:22,514 --> 02:58:24,129 But how horrible... 1658 02:58:33,014 --> 02:58:36,587 May I tell you a confidence, Highness? 1659 02:58:37,639 --> 02:58:43,171 - Of course... - You know how much I have loved you. 1660 02:58:44,264 --> 02:58:48,962 You know how much I've been in love, because one day you wrote me 1661 02:58:49,962 --> 02:58:54,296 that our souls understood each other, but I hid the truth from you. 1662 02:58:55,556 --> 02:58:59,754 Today I want to confess a secret, which will enlighten you, Your Highness, 1663 02:59:00,171 --> 02:59:01,629 about many things. 1664 02:59:03,796 --> 02:59:05,921 I love you physically. 1665 02:59:07,171 --> 02:59:10,421 I never dreamed of daring to make this confession, 1666 02:59:11,004 --> 02:59:14,337 but I would regret it all my life if I withheld it. 1667 02:59:16,004 --> 02:59:18,754 I adore your eyes, so beautiful. 1668 02:59:19,421 --> 02:59:21,629 I love your hands, so soft. 1669 02:59:22,587 --> 02:59:24,421 I love your lips and your breath, 1670 02:59:25,087 --> 02:59:29,129 and above all, I adore your smile, your wonderful smile. 1671 02:59:30,546 --> 02:59:35,368 I love the noise of your steps, your deep voice 1672 02:59:35,796 --> 02:59:37,837 and your silence shocks me. 1673 02:59:38,587 --> 02:59:43,410 I never dared to look you in the eye, but I leaned over you 1674 02:59:43,754 --> 02:59:48,462 while you slept and I delighted in watching you for hours. 1675 02:59:51,754 --> 02:59:56,879 God only knows how many times you will have listened to women saying these things? 1676 02:59:59,046 --> 03:00:00,296 Never. 1677 03:00:01,129 --> 03:00:06,285 - Never? - Never. This is the first, 1678 03:00:07,921 --> 03:00:09,577 and the only one. 1679 03:00:11,046 --> 03:00:13,921 - Where is the child? - In the carriage. 1680 03:00:14,587 --> 03:00:16,879 - Have you seen the Emperor? - No. 1681 03:00:27,171 --> 03:00:28,337 What is it? 1682 03:00:28,921 --> 03:00:32,671 It is a belt. I'd appreciate if you wore it. 1683 03:00:33,754 --> 03:00:35,087 Why? 1684 03:00:35,629 --> 03:00:38,004 Because inside I have sewn my diamond necklace. 1685 03:00:38,421 --> 03:00:42,202 - Oh no... - Do not reject it. 1686 03:00:51,254 --> 03:00:52,660 Thank you. 1687 03:01:03,254 --> 03:01:06,671 An hour later, he found out that the Prussian advance 1688 03:01:06,962 --> 03:01:11,087 had already reached Pierrefitte and that he must leave Malmaison. 1689 03:01:26,004 --> 03:01:28,243 Yes, I have allowed myself to come. 1690 03:01:28,921 --> 03:01:33,879 It is not a crime, I just wanted that our little boy said goodbye. 1691 03:01:37,587 --> 03:01:41,712 You already know Countess Walewska and the child she has given me. 1692 03:01:42,379 --> 03:01:47,035 You may have also seen Mme. Pallapra and that adorable little girl. 1693 03:01:48,462 --> 03:01:50,035 Does she look like me? 1694 03:01:50,462 --> 03:01:56,160 What seems most interesting is that the three are similar to each other. 1695 03:01:56,879 --> 03:01:58,587 They are your children. 1696 03:02:02,004 --> 03:02:05,087 - What do you want? - Nothing. 1697 03:02:09,837 --> 03:02:14,493 - Who are you looking for? - The king of Rome. 1698 03:02:15,296 --> 03:02:19,504 The king of Rome was on his grandfather's knees, 1699 03:02:20,212 --> 03:02:22,879 listening to Mr. Metternich. 1700 03:02:23,796 --> 03:02:26,285 My little treasure... 1701 03:02:26,754 --> 03:02:33,629 From now on, you're going to be The Duke of Reichstadt, right? 1702 03:02:49,087 --> 03:02:54,712 Everything that happened after that day served to magnify his glory 1703 03:02:54,743 --> 03:02:59,285 and his immense reputation. He became invulnerable. 1704 03:03:04,671 --> 03:03:09,160 If all the countries of the world had combined their efforts to 1705 03:03:09,202 --> 03:03:13,660 ensure the immortality of the Emperor, they could not have done it better. 1706 03:03:14,712 --> 03:03:18,650 By rejecting all the great men who requested to welcome him. 1707 03:03:19,504 --> 03:03:22,296 Convinced that he was the vanquished, 1708 03:03:22,337 --> 03:03:25,921 as if Waterloo obliterated Austerlitz. 1709 03:03:25,962 --> 03:03:32,379 Rehabilitating through an ignominious death 1710 03:03:32,410 --> 03:03:35,160 those who had served him before. 1711 03:03:39,046 --> 03:03:41,525 Straight to the heart! Fire! 1712 03:03:47,212 --> 03:03:49,118 Do not aim at the face! 1713 03:03:53,337 --> 03:03:57,160 By sending him to St. Helena, to the small island of St. Helena. 1714 03:03:59,004 --> 03:04:01,921 His Excellency, Governor Hudson-Lowe. 1715 03:04:01,952 --> 03:04:05,879 By entrusting someone's custody, so infinitely valuable, 1716 03:04:05,910 --> 03:04:11,660 to a stubborn and petty individual, without brain, heart or education. 1717 03:04:36,452 --> 03:04:40,285 By not avoiding any wounds to his dignity. 1718 03:04:56,493 --> 03:04:59,691 By placing him in a ridiculous residence. 1719 03:05:02,577 --> 03:05:06,410 By depriving him of all that could ease his boredom. 1720 03:05:09,660 --> 03:05:13,243 By reading his mail before handing it over. 1721 03:05:16,868 --> 03:05:20,285 By leaving him in the care of a suspect physician. 1722 03:05:31,660 --> 03:05:35,108 By treating him as "general" and not "Emperor." 1723 03:05:37,577 --> 03:05:42,035 As far as I know, there is no Emperor on the island of St. Helena. 1724 03:05:43,993 --> 03:05:45,650 Sir? 1725 03:05:49,285 --> 03:05:53,441 By allowing him to suffer a slow death. 1726 03:06:41,868 --> 03:06:46,243 France... My Grand Army... 1727 03:08:05,077 --> 03:08:06,400 Very good. 1728 03:08:07,493 --> 03:08:13,316 And by not writing anything on his tomb, they made him into a legendary character. 1729 03:08:13,952 --> 03:08:19,525 On December 15, 1840, thousands and thousands of French 1730 03:08:19,868 --> 03:08:24,566 received the immense catafalque which returned his remains to Paris. 1731 03:08:25,535 --> 03:08:30,983 But with the heart governing their eyes, this is what they saw.