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Before the attack on Russia: Napoleon obviously has pain in his intestines. He sits on his toilet and moans. After a few steps, he has someone scrub his back. Napoleon: “Harder. Like a horse. More.” 62.9 sec (= 1:03 min)
89:16-89:20 / 121:09-121:44 The Director's Cut has another scene with Eugène reading Joséphine a letter with Napoleon's demands on her: “Three million francs per year. Malmaison and its revenues. The Élysée Palace in Paris. The rank of empress. The title of 'Majesty' and the right to use the imperial coat of arms and to have your carriage drawn by eight horses. Your present debts of two million francs to be paid as an advance against all future revenues.”
The first words from the divorce ceremony are then heard in the DC over the last shot of the dejected Joséphine, while the theatrical version shows the corresponding shot from the ceremony a little earlier.
The Director's Cut 30.7 sec longer 101:43 / 134:06-135:14 An additional discussion of the Russians. An older gentleman makes it clear that he is critical of the development for Russia and is relying more on the good trade relations with the British. Alexander I then emphasizes that he will not be intimidated by Napoleon. Older man: “What's good for Napoleon is not good for Russia. And if it is not good for Russia, it cannot be good for His Majesty. It is the timber trade with Britain that makes Russia great. Your father made a serious mistake. He put himself above Russia. I do not want to see Your Majesty become unpopular with the Russian people.” Alexander I: “I am not my father. Do not make that regrettable mistake of thinking that I am... again. Russia will re-align itself with the English. I am not afraid of Napoleon.” 67.7 sec (= 1:08 min)
105:07 / 138:38-139:27 Napoleon strides across the field, searching for survivors. In a barn, flies buzz over a corpse. A carriage is roughly dismantled. French soldier: “Spread out. Search the buildings. Search everywhere.” 49 sec
110:27 / 144:47-145:33 Napoleon rides longer through the snow. Here come the last words of Joséphine's letter, which can be heard in the theatrical cut above the shot of Napoleon also writing a letter. A man checks the saddle after Napoleon has dismounted - some blood has remained on the spot where he sat. Napoleon is then seen again with a sore backside. He asks his doctor to do something about it. Doctor: “The horseman's disease, Your Majesty. Piles.” Napoleon: “Make it better.” Doctor: “As you wish, Your Majesty.” 45.7 sec
After Napoleon's “I'm nothing without you” there is a different voiceover from 111:38 / 146:44. The Director's Cut has him addressing Josephine directly instead: “I have no confidence. I'm scared and I'm alone. My men do not look at me like you do.” The theatrical cut, after a short pause, features Talleyrand's verdict that only 40,000 of Napoleon's men have returned from Russia and that he will therefore be exiled. The Director's Cut only uses this in a different form at the end of the following new scene. 111:55 / 147:01-152:44 More shots of walking around in the cold with more off-screen commentary from Napoleon: “I know I will return home to the judgment of these European kings. And they will not judge me as they judge themselves. They will punish me by a standard they would never apply to each other. I wish you could put me on your knee and take care of me.” After he has taken refuge in a barn, a few more soldiers fit in, then the gates are closed. A few more soldiers outside desperately try to get in. Berthier: “Get the horses covered and under shelter.” Caulaincourt: “This way, Your Majesty. Over here. - Into the barn, quickly!” - “We're gonna freeze out here. Let us in!” - “Block the doors!” - “You have to find somewhere else.” - “We're gonna freeze to death.” - “Open the doors!” - “We're gonna die out here!”
This is followed by another attempt by Caulaincourt to convince Napoleon to escape. As a result, fire breaks out in the camp and panic quickly sets in. Caulaincourt: “Majesty?” Napoleon: “Yeah?” Caulaincourt: “It's time for you to leave this misery behind and return to Paris. I've found a way. There's a sleigh behind this building. With two horses, we can make Warsaw in a week. Paris soon after. It's our only way to get you back alive, Majesty. Please.” - “Fire!” - “It's spreading.” - “Wake up.”
We continue on the carriage: Caulaincourt and Napoleon have of course fled from the fire. With the last of his strength, Napoleon speaks of his victory and Caulaincourt makes subliminally critical comments. In what feels like nowhere, Napoleon has the carriage stopped and, alongside the howling of wolves in the background, Caulaincourt says that they are in Borodino. While Napoleon looks at the frozen corpses, we hear another letter from him off-screen, in which he describes himself quite contrarily as an inspiring hero. Talleyrand's judgment, already described above in relation to the theatrical version, then begins over a shot from above. Napoleon: “This is a triumphant return. I am the victor. Alexander abandoned his city. And though he lacks honor and failed to sign a peace treaty, my presence back home will be proof to my people they have no one to fear in the world.” Caulaincourt: “They fear you, Majesty. They fear no one but you.” Napoleon: “Do you think I'm this terrible-- terrible pers-- person with a bad temper?” Caulaincourt: “No.” Napoleon: “Of course you don't. You're not an idiot. Or maybe you are. I hope you get eaten by Cossacks. Stop! Where are we?” Caulaincourt: “Borodino, Majesty.” Napoleon (off-commentary / letter): “I hear the muskrats are agitated in Paris at the idea of the emperor's return. The coward, Tsar Alexander, now knows what I'm capable of. Who else can move half a million men everywhere in Europe? Now a farmer boy knows that he can become a marshal of the empire. A minister. A cardinal. When I move, the world moves forward.”
a total of 342.5 sec (= 5:42 min) 114:00 / 154:48-155:38 A boy brings Napoleon his boots. He just says “Good. Wine!” and the boy leaves to bring him some wine. Napoleon is then seen staggering through the empty streets. He draws his sword and takes a few steps, but then immediately falls to the ground. 50.1 sec
117:58 / 157:36-159:02 Napoleon can be seen a little longer and he speaks to the boy, who is still very intimidated. Napoleon: “Boy, what day is it?” Boy: “Tuesday.” Napoleon: “The 11th?” Boy: “Yes.” Napoleon: “Boy, do you know who Tsar Alexander is?” Boy: “No.” Napoleon: “But you knew who I was?” Boy: “Yes.”
Afterwards, Napoleon sits outside with his mother, who comforts him a little. Mother: “There we are. Ugh. You know, it brings me no great joy to sit with my son and have him gloomy and sullen. You were not meant to die on this island, my son.” Napoleon: “My wife is entertaining the Russian Emperor in my home.”
a total of 85.2 sec (= 1:25 min) 122:20 / 165:23-165:59 Louis XVIII is brought to his palanquin. He is breathing heavily. Once inside, the two little dogs are pressed into his arms and they drive off. 35.2 sec
124:27 / 168:06-168:43 Another scene with Napoleon in his chambers. He slowly lies down on his bed and looks quite groggy. 37.4 sec
126:21 / 170:37-171:08 After the introductory shot outside, Napoleon is first seen inside alone on a toilet. A glance reveals that he has had another bloody bowel movement. 30.4 sec
145:17 / 190:04-190:20 Napoleon critically sums up again what the Duke of Wellington wanted to tell him; “I see. If I were to land on British soil, I would be allowed, by your law, to stand here for a trial. You are denying me that.” 16.4 sec
145:23 / 190:26-190:52 The conversation continues. The Duke remarks that Napoleon had mistakenly thought he was a god. Napoleon: “One must also not forget that I am only a man.” Duke: “You forgot it, sir. You thought you were a god.” Napoleon: “I never said s-such a thing.” 26.4 sec
Alternative 146:46-146:57 / 192:15-193:22 The Director's Cut has first shots in the garden, Napoleon gives the children (portrayed by Olivia Juno Cleverley and Sophie Wohlfeld) some stick-fighting lessons.
In the the theatrical cut, the introduction to this final scene is instead a tracking shot to a distant shot of the two of them already fighting.
The Director's Cut 55.4 sec longer The credits are longer in various places. Right at the beginning, for example, there is a list of the “Nuns at the Guillotine” from the very first additional scene and some people have been added to the “Visual Effects” information, more songs at the end, etc. The Director's Cut 20 sec longer
The theatrical cut concludes with another Columbia reference. + 7 sec
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