Empire (2012)
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.
Director: Lawrie Brewster
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Gavin Robertson as Leon |
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Nancy Cooper as Mother |
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Neil Cooper as Cossack |
| Writing | Lawrie Brewster | Writer |
| Directing | Lawrie Brewster | Director |