Napoleon Comedy Films Collection

Description: Although not directly about Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin's satire on Hitler includes a scene where he impersonates a dictator, drawing parallels to Napoleon's leadership style in a comedic context.

Fact: Chaplin wrote, directed, produced, scored, and starred in this film, making it one of his most personal projects.

Description: In this installment of the Pink Panther series, Inspector Clouseau's antics lead to a comedic encounter with a Napoleon impersonator, highlighting the absurdity of historical figures in modern contexts.

Fact: Peter Sellers, who played Clouseau, was known for his improvisational skills, often ad-libbing entire scenes.

Description: Mel Brooks' comedic take on history includes a segment on Napoleon, portrayed by Brooks himself, offering a humorous look at the emperor's life and legacy.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a series of sketches, but Brooks decided to make it a feature film.

Description: In this time-travel comedy, Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the historical figures brought to the present day, providing comedic relief and a satirical look at historical figures.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a low-budget indie project, but its success led to a franchise.

Description: This animated comedy features a self-centered emperor, Kuzco, whose story echoes Napoleon's rise to power and subsequent fall, albeit with a humorous twist involving a llama transformation.

Fact: Originally intended as a dramatic musical, it was transformed into a comedy during production, and Kuzco was named after the ancient Incan city of Cusco.

Description: Ian Holm stars as Napoleon in this comedic take on the emperor's exile and his attempt to return to power, blending historical fiction with humor.

Fact: The film was shot in Malta, which stood in for Elba, where Napoleon was exiled.

Description: While not directly about Napoleon Bonaparte, this cult classic features a quirky high school student named Napoleon Dynamite, whose life parallels the emperor's in its own unique way, making it a fitting addition to our collection.

Fact: The film was shot in just 23 days, and the character of Napoleon was inspired by the director's own brother.

Description: While not a comedy, this Disney film features a lion named Napoleon, whose adventures with a young girl provide light-hearted moments, making it a whimsical addition to our list.

Fact: The lion in the film was actually played by a trained lion named Major, who was known for his gentle nature.

Description: This British comedy features a man who believes he is Napoleon, leading to a series of humorous events as he tries to live out his delusion.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life cases of Napoleon syndrome, where individuals believe they are the French emperor.

Description: A French comedy where Napoleon returns to modern-day Paris, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and cultural clashes.

Fact: The film was a box office success in France, highlighting the enduring fascination with Napoleon.