Napoleon's Obsession: The Quest for Egypt (2000) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2000, Napoleon's Obsession: The Quest for Egypt is a notable film, running about 43 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1798, the 28-year-old Napoleon Bonaparte realized his dream of reaching Egypt, where he intended to emulate the feat of his hero Alexander the Great, by making his own conquest of the country. Napoleon brought 40,000 soldiers with him to Egypt, as well as several artists, scholars and scientists to establish the Institut de l’Egypte. Their work and the work of the soldiers led to the discovery of the Rosetta stone and the birth of modern Egyptology.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Napoleon's Obsession: The Quest for Egypt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon's Obsession: The Quest for Egypt page.