Romantic Tales from the Napoleonic Era

Description: While not a traditional romance, this film explores the obsessive rivalry between two French officers, which indirectly affects their personal lives and relationships during the Napoleonic era.

Fact: Ridley Scott's directorial debut, it was inspired by Joseph Conrad's short story "The Duel."

Description: Set during the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, this film involves a daring English aristocrat who rescues French nobles, with a romantic subplot that unfolds amidst the political turmoil.

Fact: Anthony Andrews, who plays the lead, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: This adaptation of Thackeray's novel follows Becky Sharp, a social climber, through her romantic entanglements and the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Reese Witherspoon, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Bob Hoskins.

Description: Although not directly about the Napoleonic Wars, the film's plot is influenced by the political climate of the time, with a central love story between Edmond Dantès and Mercedes.

Fact: The film was shot in Malta, which provided a historically accurate backdrop for the story.

Description: This comedic take on history imagines Napoleon returning to Paris in disguise, where he falls in love with a local woman, exploring themes of identity and romance.

Fact: Ian Holm, who plays Napoleon, also portrayed the character in the film "Time Bandits."

Description: While focusing on Queen Victoria's early reign, the film includes references to the Napoleonic Wars' aftermath and features a romantic storyline between Victoria and Prince Albert.

Fact: Emily Blunt was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Queen Victoria.

Description: While primarily set in post-Napoleonic France, the film captures the lingering effects of the wars on society, with a central love story between Cosette and Marius.

Fact: The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway.

Description: This epic adaptation of Tolstoy's novel intertwines the lives of Russian aristocrats with the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the romance between Pierre Bezukhov and Natasha Rostova amidst the chaos.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and features one of the largest battle scenes ever filmed at the time.

Description: This miniseries delves into the passionate yet tumultuous relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, set against the backdrop of his rise to power.

Fact: The series was originally broadcast over four nights and starred Armand Assante and Jacqueline Bisset.

Description: Part of the Sharpe series, this film focuses on the Battle of Waterloo, with a subplot involving Sharpe's romantic relationship with his wife, Jane.

Fact: The series was based on Bernard Cornwell's novels, and this episode features one of the largest battle reenactments ever filmed for television.