"Kitbag!" Topic

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Ridley Scott to direct Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon

"The film's title is derived from the saying "There is a general's staff hidden in every soldier's kitbag. The film is an original and personal look at Napoleon's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. The intention of the film is to capture Napoleon's famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary."

I guess "knapsack" doesn't have the same ring?

Can't say I like the choice of the title, but anything Ridley Scott does is usually pretty good. I should say pretty good in appearance but probably totally historically inaccurate.

At least they are integrating the "love interest" instead of tacking it onto the side per usual.

The Duellists(1977) marked Ridley Scott's first feature film as director. Shot in Europe, it was nominated for the main prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and won an award for Best Debut Film. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, it follows two French Hussar officers, D'Hubert and Feraud (Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel) whose quarrel over an initially minor incident turns into a bitter extended feud spanning fifteen years, interwoven with the larger conflict that provides its backdrop. The film has been acclaimed for providing a historically authentic portrayal of Napoleonic uniforms and military conduct.

With that kind of pedigree, I think Scott's film about a young Napoleon will be just fine.

Probably just the working title.