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  1. Movies
  2. Empire

Empire

2012
8m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2012

Runtime

8m

Storyline

Empire is a silent film homage set amidst the horrors of Napoleon's retreat in Russia, centring around a young boy fighting to survive the 'monsters' of war. It was inspired by the 1927 epic 'Napoleon' directed by Abel Grance and the neo-silent period films produced by Guy Maddin.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
8m
Feb 1, 2012
Director
Lawrie Brewster
Lawrie Brewster

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3 Cast Members

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