Napoleon was a silent film from 1927 directed by Abel Gance. The camera work was revered for being much more smooth than most films at the time. Hand-held cameras were used and extensive close-ups were featured. The story revolves around a young Napoleon, following him to his rise to power.
It is widely considered one of the greatest and most innovative films of the silent era. It has been screened all over the world since 1927, and still is today:
Trailer for a screening of Napoleon
This movie set the precedent for many silent films to come.
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