There is nothing in the world that Martino hates more than
Napoléon. There is nothing he would like better than to
put a bullet in the head of this despicable, big-headed, war-obsessed
tyrant. He gets his chance to do precisely that when, in 1814,
the defeated emperor is sent into exile on his island, the Island of
Elba. Within minutes of hearing the news he is greasing his old
pistol. But when Martino comes within killing range of
Napoléon he has a change of heart. Has the disgraced
emperor pulled off yet another conquest, stealing the affections of his
most dangerous enemy...?
With so many great films to choose from, it's nigh on impossible to compile a short-list of the best 15 French films of all time - but here's our feeble attempt to do just that.