I watched "The Emperor's New Clothes" again on television, and somehow even more struck by it than the first time.
It's an alternative history, based on a novel, imagining Napoleon escaping from St. Helena, making his way back to Paris incognito, hoping to regain the throne, directed by the relatively unknown Alan Taylor.
I wasn't even aware of it until I stumbled across it on TV (on one of the religion channels, of all places). It's easy to see why it didn't get any attention, as there are no big stars, the best known actor being Ian Holm in a dual role as Napoleon and imposter.
It's not grandiose, but very human, and often funny. Lovely production. Good casting, and all-around good performances. And particularly nice to watch Ian Holm, usually supporting, in the lead.
I feel sad that apparently so few people have seen it.