The Duellists

Overview

Set against the backdrop of Napoleon Bonaparte's ascent in 1800s France, Armand and Gabriel, two French Army lieutenants, find themselves locked in a bitter feud sparked by a slight. Their rivalry escalates into a relentless cycle of duels that spans over ten years, intertwining with significant historical events such as the disastrous French campaign in Russia in 1812. As they clash over honor, their personal conflict reflects the tumultuous changes sweeping through Europe’s political and social landscape.