From visionary director Ridley Scott comes an intimate epic, "Kitbag," a sweeping drama that delves into the turbulent life and complex marriage of one of history's most formidable figures. The film charts the meteoric rise and relentless ambition of Napoleon Bonaparte, portrayed with intense focus by Joaquin Phoenix, as he seizes power and reshapes a continent through brilliant, yet brutal, military campaigns. At the heart of this grand historical tapestry is his volatile and passionate relationship with Joséphine de Beauharnais, brought to life with captivating depth by Jodie Comer. Their consuming love affair becomes a powerful counterpoint to the chaos of war, revealing the private man behind the public legend—a figure driven by equal parts strategic genius, insatiable ego, and a profound need for a connection that forever remains just out of his grasp. This biographical portrait, penned by David Scarpa, masterfully balances colossal battlefield spectacles with the delicate, often destructive, politics of the heart, exploring how the quest for an empire can both fuel and fracture a man's soul.