While in exile, Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) receives a letter informing him of Josephine's (Vanessa Kirby) death. The scene juxtaposes his private, intense grief with his strategic preparations to escape Elba and confront the allied forces. Watch Napoleon here: Some of the links in above are affiliate links, we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. A look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. #Napoleon #JoaquinPhoenix #VanessaKirby #AnnaMawn #MarkBonnar